RCD Espanyol B opened its pre‑season campaign with a 1‑0 win over L’Escala at Nou Miramar, thanks to Mullerat's goal in the 55th minute. The side coached by Sergio García displayed superiority in the first half and secured the three points needed to start its preparation.
How did the match unfold?
The game began at a high tempo; Sergio García's squad dominated possession and generated several chances, although L’Escala's defence held off the early attempts. In the second half, after numerous substitutions, play opened up and the only goal came when Mullerat received a cut‑back and finished accurately. After scoring, the pericos tried to extend the lead, but a lack of clarity in the final meters prevented them from converting.
What does this win mean for the reserve team?
The victory marks the first pre‑season win for the reserves and gives them confidence ahead of upcoming fixtures. Mullerat's goal at minute 55 will be remembered as the reference point of this training phase. Moreover, the result reinforces the notion that Sergio García's squad is ready to compete for spots in the reserve division.
How does this result fit the club's overall picture?
Although the match involves the reserve side, its performance reflects the depth of the club's project. In the senior league, RCD Espanyol finished the 2025 season in 11th place with 46 points, recording 12 wins, 10 draws and 16 losses, and a recent form of D‑W‑W‑L‑L. With 43 goals scored and 55 conceded, the team ended 12 goals below the average, sitting 48 points behind leaders Barcelona. These figures highlight the need to keep working on attack and defence to close the gap with the top‑table teams.
What’s next for the reserves?
After the win, coach Sergio García has several friendlies scheduled against local sides to continue refining tactics and giving minutes to young talents. The crowd, which numbered 250 spectators at Nou Miramar, will be able to follow the team's progress and watch how emerging players adapt to the first‑team style.
Incidents: referee Cabezas Rubio, technical assistance to Falgueras. Line‑ups: L’Escala (Jona Morilla, Guillem Corominas, Arnau Coro, Joel Arimany, Bryan, Mitrea, Eteme, Bernat Casadevall, Martí Barniol, Íker Bermúdez, Marc Bech) and Espanyol B (Llorenç Serred, Rufo, Guille G. Angulo, Bargalló, Leo Salazar, Lendoño, Ferran Gómez, Pol Rivera, Denis Cruz, Polli, Lucas).
