Forward Pere Milla has highlighted the 2024 promotion playoff final as his favorite moment since wearing the RCD Espanyol shirt. The 33-year-old player made these statements on Tuesday, in a report published by Mundo Deportivo, reflecting on his 100 appearances for the club. Espanyol currently sits sixth in La Liga with 3 points from two games, three points behind leaders Sevilla.
What is Pere Milla's favorite moment?
Pere Milla does not hesitate when choosing. "I would keep them all, because in the end wearing the Espanyol shirt is something special," said the forward. But if he had to pick just one, it would be the match that returned the club to the top flight. "But if I have to choose one, it would be the one against Oviedo, the playoff, which was about returning to where the club deserves to be," he explained. In June 2024, Espanyol beat Real Oviedo 2-0 in the playoff final, with an assist from Milla for Javi Puado. That victory marked the team's return to the first division.
What other milestones does the player recall?
The forward, who wears the number 11 shirt, also remembered his best goal for the club. It was a header against Atlético Madrid on August 17, which made the score 2-1 after a cross from the right flank by Omar El Hilali. Another significant match was his 100th appearance for Espanyol, which coincided with a game against José Mourinho's Real Madrid. Furthermore, Milla was key to securing survival last season, scoring in the 82nd minute of the 2-0 win over UD Las Palmas on the final matchday.
What is Espanyol's current situation?
The team approaches the start of the 2026/27 season with ambition. In the first two matchdays of La Liga, they have recorded one win and one loss, scoring 4 goals and conceding 2. The team's top scorer in this early campaign is Roberto Fernández, with 2 goals in 2 appearances. Fans can follow the team's progress on our stats page. The next challenge is a trip to Anoeta to face Real Sociedad, who are currently nineteenth in the table.
What does the team expect from the match at Anoeta?
The visit to San Sebastián this Saturday at 21:00 is an opportunity to pick up points away from home again. Last season, Espanyol managed a 2-2 draw at that stadium after leading 0-2. Pere Milla and his teammates will seek a positive result to consolidate their position in the upper part of the table, which you can check on the standings page. With the squad well settled after promotion and subsequent survival, the goal is to build a solid season.
The commitment of players like Pere Milla, who dreamed of wearing this shirt before arriving, is an asset for the project. The club looks to the immediate future with the data at hand, prepared for the clash against Real Sociedad and the rest of a promising campaign. All information about the squad is available for supporters.
