Espanyol's Strong Start
In the first weekend of the 2026/27 La Liga season, Espanyol made a statement with a resounding 3-0 victory over Levante at the Cornellà-El Prat stadium. The match was a testament to the club's determination and the players' readiness to compete at the highest level.
The opening goal came in the 24th minute when a well-placed shot from Álvaro Vázquez found the back of the net. This was quickly followed by a second goal in the 32nd minute, courtesy of a precise strike from Fran Mérida. The final goal came in the 77th minute, sealed by a clinical finish from Isaac Cuenca. The victory not only boosted Espanyol's confidence but also highlighted the team's cohesion and tactical discipline.
ESPN's Coverage
To capture the essence of the opening weekend, ESPN will be on-site for the matches involving RCD Espanyol and Real Madrid. On Saturday, August 22, Ian Darke and Stewart Robson will call the match between Espanyol and Real Madrid from Barcelona. Following this, ESPN FC host Dan Thomas and analysts Alejandro Moreno and Luis Garcia will travel to Alicante for the Elche-Barcelona match on Sunday, August 23. Sid Lowe and Gemma Soler will contribute from the field for both matches.
ESPN FC will also provide studio coverage from Spain, with Thomas, Moreno, and Garcia delivering analysis before and after the matches. Midweek coverage will continue with Real Madrid-Real Sociedad on August 26 and Barcelona-Athletic Club on August 27, with both matches streaming in English and Spanish on ESPN+ and Disney+, and airing on ESPN Deportes.
