Espanyol

RCD Espanyol, or Real Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona, ??is one of the most famous football clubs in Spain. The club was founded in 1900 by Ángel Rodríguez and has a long and proud history in Spanish football. Espanyol are based in Barcelona, ??where they play their home matches at the RCDE Stadium, a modern arena with a capacity of around 40,000 spectators, which was inaugurated in 2009.

Over the years, Espanyol has established itself as a major player in La Liga, Spain's top football division, although the club has also had spells in the Segunda División. Espanyol have won the Copa del Rey four times, most recently in 2006, which shows the club's capacity to challenge the biggest teams in the country. The rivalry with FC Barcelona, ??known as the "Derbi Barceloní," is one of the most intense in Spanish football and reflects the strong local competition.

The club is also known for its strong youth academy, which has produced many talents over the years. Espanyol's supporter base is loyal and passionate, with a strong identity and feeling for the club's history and culture. Despite often living in the shadow of bigger and more successful neighbors FC Barcelona, ??Espanyol have their own unique place in Spanish football and continue to strive for success both domestically and internationally.