RCD Espanyol faces Sevilla FC this Sunday at the RCDE Stadium under pressure to bounce back from two consecutive defeats. The fourth-round La Liga match arrives at a key moment for the blanquiazul team, which currently sits 14th in the table with 3 points.
What does Espanyol need to win?
Manolo González, Espanyol's manager, was clear in his press conference reported by Mundo Deportivo about the formula for victory. "You have to come out flying from minute one," stated the coach, emphasizing the need to avoid the early goals that hampered the team against Real Madrid and Real Sociedad. González considers it key for the match to develop under terms that favor his side from the start.
The manager also addressed Bryan Zaragoza's situation, confirming his presence in the squad. "For sure. We must make him play so he gains rhythm as quickly as possible," explained González. Regarding the transfer market, the coach expressed satisfaction with the depth achieved, noting they now have two players per position. Javi Puado's recovery, however, is expected after the next international break, with no rush due to the nature of his injury.
How does Sevilla arrive at the RCDE Stadium?
According to analysis by ABC Deportes, Sevilla visits Cornellá with a renewed squad after an active transfer window. The Andalusian club incorporated three new players last week: Stassin, Correia, and Fofana, who travel with the squad though are unlikely to start. Manager Luis García Plaza only has the confirmed absences of Vargas and Marcao for this fixture.
The Sevillian team has accumulated six points from the first three matchdays and seeks its second away win of the 26-27 season. Their recent record at Espanyol's ground is favorable, with three victories in their last five league visits, according to data from the same outlet. The only defeat in that span came in November 2025, when Espanyol won 2-1.
What context surrounds the match?
Espanyol approaches the duel after an irregular start to the season. They convincingly beat Levante UD (3-0) on the opening day but then fell to Real Madrid (1-2) and Real Sociedad (2-1). This leaves the team with a record of 5 goals for and 4 against, a +1 goal difference. In the standings, Manolo González's team is 6 points behind leaders Barcelona.
Beyond the Sevilla match, the club has their next league fixture on the horizon, a visit to Osasuna on September 12th. You can check the full schedule on our fixtures page. On the injury front, the confirmed absence is Andoni Gorosabel, adding to the aforementioned Puado. The status of the rest of the squad can be followed in the injuries section.
How did the women's section debut?
Espanyol's women's team suffered a last-minute defeat against Badalona Women, as reported by La Vanguardia Deportes. A goal by María Llompart in the 89th minute gave the three points to the visiting side at the Ciutat Esportiva Dani Jarque, leaving the blanquiazules without points after two matches in Liga F.
The match was balanced, with Espanyol showing pressure but failing to convert clear chances in the first half. In the second period, Badalona increased their intensity and, after dominating spells of the game, found the winning goal from a Paula Sánchez assist. The result is a blow to the initial aspirations of Sara Monforte's team.
The next challenge for the first team is the trip to El Sadar to face an Osasuna side sitting in sixth place.
