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Espanyol

Also known as: the Pericos

Espanyol — La Liga club that appears in coverage of Barcelona and Real Madrid's 2026 season title race.

2026-01-232026-05-14
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  1. January 2026

  3. … forward Kylian Mbappe 25 – years since Real Oviedo faced Barca at Camp Nou 64 – fouls drawn by Elche midfielder Aleix Febas, more than any other player in La Liga Fixtures Friday (all times GMT) Levante v Elche (2000) Saturday Rayo Vallecano v Osasuna (1300), Valencia v Espanyol …

    The Namibian

    Vinicius revival can help Arbeloa's Real Madrid lift off

Today

  1. Barcelona lose to Alaves, miss La Liga 100-point record chance

    Barcelona's bid to match La Liga's all-time record of 100 points ended with a 1-0 defeat to Alaves on Wednesday. Hansi Flick's newly-crowned Spanish champions needed to win their remaining three matches to reach that figure but fell to Ibrahim Diabate's goal in first-half stoppage time.

    8 hours ago · The Namibian →

Monday 4 May

  1. Vinicius goals delay Barcelona's La Liga title clinch

    Vinicius Junior scored twice as Real Madrid defeated Espanyol 2-0 on Sunday, postponing Barcelona's chance to be crowned Spanish champions. Barcelona lead by 11 points with four matches remaining and will next attempt to claim their 29th league title when they host Real Madrid in a week.

    4 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 2 May

  1. Barcelona defeats Osasuna, moves toward La Liga title

    Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres scored late goals to give Barcelona a 2-1 win at Osasuna, moving them 14 points clear of Real Madrid. Barcelona will be crowned champions if Real Madrid drop points against Espanyol on Sunday.

    2 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 12 April

  1. Barcelona beats Espanyol 4-1 to extend La Liga lead

    Lamine Yamal assisted twice and scored in Barcelona's 4-1 derby victory over Espanyol, extending their advantage over Real Madrid to nine points with seven games remaining. The win came as Barcelona prepare for a Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atlético Madrid on Tuesday.

    12 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 11 April

  1. Real Madrid draws with Girona, falls further behind Barcelona

    Real Madrid drew 1-1 at home against Girona in La Liga, with Fede Valverde's goal cancelled out by Thomas Lemar's strike, leaving Madrid six points behind Barcelona with seven matches remaining. Coach Arbeloa disputed a late penalty appeal involving Kylian Mbappe and complained about VAR's consistency, while Madrid prepare for a Champions League quarter-final second leg against Bayern Munich on Wednesday with the title race appearing secondary to their European ambitions.

    11 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 25 February

  1. Sorloth's hat-trick carries Atletico into Champions League last 16

    Alexander Sorloth scored three goals as Atletico Madrid defeated Club Brugge 4-1 to advance 7-4 on aggregate from the Champions League play-off round. Atletico will face either Liverpool or Tottenham in the last 16.

    25 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 22 February

  1. Real Madrid beaten by Osasuna in La Liga title race

    Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Osasuna on Saturday in La Liga after Raul Garcia's 90th-minute goal, a significant blow to their title hopes as Barcelona trail by just two points. Atletico Madrid bounced back from a four-game winless streak with a 4-2 victory over Espanyol to strengthen their grip on fourth place.

    22 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 February

  1. Barcelona coach Flick faces scrutiny after recent defeats

    Barcelona manager Hansi Flick faces mounting pressure following two consecutive defeats to Girona and Atletico Madrid, as the Catalan club falls behind Real Madrid in La Liga. Flick acknowledged the team is not in good form due to injuries and fatigue, but resisted calls to adjust his ultra-attacking tactics ahead of Sunday's match against Levante.

    20 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 7 February

  1. Real Madrid seeking consistency, not magic, before Valencia clash

    Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa and striker Kylian Mbappe both emphasize the need for consistency as the team prepares to face Valencia in La Liga, with Arbeloa stressing that hard work rather than magic is required to turn around recent inconsistent performances.

    7 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 31 January

  1. Real Sociedad seeks momentum against struggling Athletic Bilbao

    American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo has revived Real Sociedad from near-relegation with five games unbeaten, including wins over Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, ahead of Sunday's Basque derby against Athletic Bilbao, who are languishing in 13th place without a win in their last five La Liga games.

    31 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 25 January

  1. Mbappe scores twice as Real Madrid tops La Liga

    Kylian Mbappe scored a brace as Real Madrid defeated Villarreal 2-0 on Saturday, moving the club two points clear atop La Liga. The win marked Madrid's third consecutive victory under new coach Alvaro Arbeloa.

    25 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 23 January

  1. Vinicius sparks Real Madrid's bid to top La Liga

    Vinicius Junior's resurgent form, highlighted by a dominant display in Real Madrid's 6-1 Champions League win over Monaco, has lifted the team ahead of a crucial La Liga clash with Villarreal where victory could move them top of the table. Coach Alvaro Arbeloa has backed the Brazilian winger publicly, and Vinicius has credited the fans' support for his return to form after a lengthy scoring drought.

    23 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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