RCD Espanyol suffered their second defeat of the 2026/27 season this Saturday, losing 2-1 to Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena. According to Bleacher Report's account, the white-and-blue side could not come back after conceding two goals in the first half and now sit eleventh in the table with three points.
What happened in the match against Real Sociedad?
The match, played on August 30th, started poorly for Espanyol. Real Sociedad took the lead during the first half and managed a second goal before the break. The visiting team reacted after halftime and pulled one back, but it wasn't enough to draw level. Bleacher Report also noted a red card for Espanyol player Rino during the game.
With this result, Espanyol's record after three matchdays is one win and two losses. They have scored five goals and conceded four, giving them a positive goal difference of +1. They are six points behind the leaders, FC Barcelona. Their next fixture is at home against Sevilla on September 6th, an opponent currently sixth in the table. You can check the full schedule on our fixtures page.
Who is Espanyol's new signing?
On transfer deadline day, RCD Espanyol announced the reinforcement of their defense with the arrival of Andoni Gorosabel. The deal, confirmed by Sports Yahoo, was finalized as a loan from Athletic Club and includes a purchase option for the Barcelona-based club. Gorosabel, born in Arrasate in 1996, is an experienced right-back in LaLiga.
The player joins to compete for a spot at right-back, a position the manager is looking to solidify. However, according to our verified data, Gorosabel is currently on the injuries list and will not be available immediately. His arrival partly compensates for the departure of another defender on the same deadline day.
Which player left the club?
Espanyol also completed a significant departure on the final day of the market. According to the Sports Yahoo report, the club reached an agreement with Elche CF for the permanent transfer of right-back Rubén Sánchez. The player signed a contract with the Elche team that will bind him until June 2029, with an option for an additional season.
Rubén Sánchez, who had been part of the Espanyol squad, thus begins a new chapter at the Martínez Valero. His transfer creates a space in the defense that, theoretically, will be filled by the newly arrived Andoni Gorosabel. The team maintains a tight squad, whose complete details can be reviewed in the squad section.
What is the team's current situation?
The week's balance for Espanyol is mixed. On one hand, they added a league defeat that distances them from the top spots in the standings. On the other, they made moves in the market to reconfigure their defense for the rest of the campaign. The squad must now focus on preparing for the next match.
The immediate challenge is the duel against Sevilla at the RCDE Stadium. This match, scheduled for Sunday, September 6th, represents an opportunity to correct their league course at home. Luis García Plaza's team will seek to earn their first three home points of the 2026/27 season.
