RCD Espanyol starts the 2026-2027 season with a difficult victory to achieve, as they face Levante in the first match. Lee Kang-in's return to LaLiga with Atlético Madrid has increased the interest of fans in the season. Lee Kang-in, who played for Valencia and Mallorca, passed through the Ligue 1 of France and now returns to LaLiga. The player can play as an attacking midfielder or as a wide attacker, which has generated interest over his role under Diego Simeone's regime. The competition between Atlético Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid is one of the key points of the season. In the first match, RCD Espanyol faces Levante in a game that can be decisive for the season. The absence of Kike García, who is injured, is a problem for the team. The 2025-2026 season ended with RCD Espanyol in the tenth place of the LaLiga table, with 38 points, 10 wins, 8 draws and 13 losses in 31 matches. The team has scored 37 goals and has received 48 goals, with a -11 goal difference. The competition for the title is intense, as RCD Espanyol is 41 points behind Barcelona. Lee Kang-in's return to LaLiga with Atlético Madrid is a key point for the team, as he can contribute to the competition for the title.