Espanyol suffered a 0–2 defeat at home to Girona on Friday, 16 January 2026, in a La Liga 2025 Matchday 20 fixture that kicked off at 20:00 UTC. The half-time score read 0–1, and referee Iosu Galech Apezteguia of Spain officiated the contest at an undisclosed venue. The result left Espanyol searching for answers after a disappointing night in front of their own supporters.

At the time of this Matchday 20 clash, the result carried significant weight for both clubs. Girona, building on a strong s...