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Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona, commonly known as Espanyol, is a professional football club based in Barcelona, Catalonia. Founded in 1900, it is one of the oldest clubs in La Liga and has a rich history in Spanish football. The team, nicknamed "Los Periquitos" (The Parakeets), plays its home games at the RCDE Stadium, which has a capacity of 40,000 spectators.
As of 2024, Espanyol has returned to La Liga after a brief spell in the Segunda División. The club, under the ownership of Chinese businessman Chen Yansheng since 2016, has been working to establish itself as a consistent top-flight team. Recent transfer activities and managerial changes have been aimed at strengthening the squad and improving their league position. Espanyol's rivalry with FC Barcelona, known as the Derbi barceloní, continues to be one of the most anticipated fixtures in the Spanish football calendar.
Beyond the pitch, Espanyol has been actively engaging with its fanbase and the local community. The club's foundation, Fundació Privada RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, carries out various social initiatives in Catalonia. These include youth development programmes, charity events, and cultural activities that reflect the club's deep-rooted connection to Barcelona and its surroundings.
Historically, Espanyol has experienced both highs and lows. The club has won the Copa del Rey four times, most recently in 2006, and has twice reached the final of the UEFA Cup/Europa League, in 1988 and 2007. Despite living in the shadow of their more illustrious city rivals, Espanyol has maintained a loyal fanbase and a reputation for developing talented players through their youth academy, La Cantera.
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