RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

1) Club Overview

Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona, commonly known as RCD Espanyol, is a Spanish professional sports club based in Cornellà, Catalonia. Founded in 1900 in Barcelona, Espanyol currently plays their home games just outside the city at the RCDE Stadium, which holds up to 40,000 spectators. The club competes in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football. Domestically, Espanyol has won the Copa del Rey four times, most recently in 2006. In international competitions, the club reached the UEFA Cup final in 1988 and 2007. Espanyol has a long-standing rivalry with FC Barcelona.

2) Name, Nickname, Slogan & Home Ground

• Name: Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona (RCD Espanyol)
• Nickname: Periquitos (Parakeets), Blanquiazules (White and Blue)
• Slogan: “¡Aúpa Espanyol!” (Up with Espanyol!)
• Home Ground: RCDE Stadium, an iconic venue just outside Barcelona.

3) History

Espanyol was founded in 1900 by Ángel Rodríguez Ruiz, an engineering student at the University of Barcelona. The club has a rich history, including Copa del Rey victories and memorable European campaigns. Over the years, Espanyol has maintained its identity as a club representing Spanish culture and tradition.

4) Achievements

• Copa del Rey Titles: Espanyol has won the Copa del Rey four times, with the most recent triumph in 2006.
• UEFA Cup Final: The club reached the UEFA Cup final in 1988 and 2007, showcasing their European pedigree.

5) Biggest Wins

• 1941–42 Season: Espanyol defeated Real Sociedad 8–0 in a memorable match.
• Other Notable Wins: Espanyol has celebrated victories against top opponents throughout its history.

6) Biggest Loss

• 1928–29 Season: Athletic Bilbao handed Espanyol a challenging 9–0 defeat.

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