RCD Espanyol faces the start of the season with a defeat in San Sebastián and the closure of its transfer business. The white-and-blue team lost 2-1 to Real Sociedad at the Anoeta stadium, as reported by La Vanguardia Deportes, and announced the arrival of full-back Andoni Gorosabel on Tuesday.
The Perico squad currently sits eleventh in the LaLiga standings, with three points from one win and two losses in their first three matches. Their goal difference is positive, with five scored and four conceded, but they are six points behind leaders FC Barcelona. The next fixture is at home against Sevilla on September 6th, an opponent who is sixth in the table, according to the club's verified data.
How did Espanyol lose in San Sebastián?
Real Sociedad defeated RCD Espanyol 2-1 in a match corresponding to the third matchday of LaLiga EA Sports. The game, narrated minute by minute by La Vanguardia Deportes, saw Barrenetxea and Oskarsson score for the hosts. Roberto Fernández had initially put the visitors ahead on the scoreboard.
Espanyol managed 49% possession overall and had eleven goal attempts. In the second half, they increased their ball control to 54%, but only managed two shots on target. Real Sociedad, for their part, exceeded 50% possession and created seventeen dangerous chances. The final result leaves the team with a record of one win and two losses, which can be checked on our stats page.
Who is Andoni Gorosabel and how does he arrive at Espanyol?
Andoni Gorosabel is the new signing for RCD Espanyol, arriving on loan from Athletic Club with an option to buy. The right-back, from Arrasate, bid farewell to the Bilbao club via social media. "It has been a pride to wear this shirt and be part of this squad," stated the player, in a report by Mundo Deportivo.
Gorosabel thanked his two-year spell at Athletic. "Thanks to Athletic Club and the athletizales for these years, for your affection and for making me feel like one more from the first day." he concluded his message. The defender, a product of Real Sociedad's academy with a past at Alavés, has 194 appearances in the First Division. His signing completes a summer market with seven additions for the team led by Monchi.
What other moves were there in the market?
Tuesday was a day of activity on the closing of LaLiga's transfer market, with several clubs announcing reinforcements. According to a report from sports.yahoo.com, Elche CF reached an agreement with RCD Espanyol for the transfer of right-back Rubén Sánchez. The player signed with the Elche team until June 2029, with an option for an additional season.
Espanyol, for its part, strengthened its defensive line with the aforementioned Gorosabel. The white-and-blue club and Athletic Club closed the loan agreement, which includes a purchase option for the Catalan team. This operation took place on a day when other teams like Valencia CF, Sevilla FC, and Getafe also made moves.
What is Espanyol's next match?
RCD Espanyol will return to action on Sunday, September 6th, when they host Sevilla FC at the RCDE stadium. This match will be a challenge against a direct rival occupying sixth place in the standings. The Perico team will look to earn their first home points of the 2026/27 season.
The squad, which can be reviewed in our squad section, will have a week of preparation for this fixture. The match against Sevilla is the next step in an initial calendar that has already included visits to difficult grounds. All information on schedules and opponents is available on the fixtures page.
