Espanyol

Founded in 1900, Espanyol is one of Spanish football’s most resilient institutions. Based in Barcelona’s Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district, the club has long defined itself against its more famous city rival, forging a distinct identity built on grit, community pride, and a knack for producing fierce, disciplined sides. Their home, the RCDE Stadium, has been a fortress since 2009, while their historic 1929 Copa del Rey win and subsequent four Copa triumphs — the most recent in 2006 — cement their...