RCD Espanyol of Barcelona is continuing to prepare for the 2026-27 season. The team has closed a new friendly match against Middlesbrough FC, an English team from the Championship that fought for promotion to the Premier League last season. The game will take place on August 1 at 16:00 hours (15:00 h BST) at the Riverside Stadium and will be the second preseason friendly for the team led by Manolo González. This new international commitment will allow RCD Espanyol to continue adding competition minutes and advance in the sports preparation before the official start of the new course. RCD Espanyol of Barcelona is ready to face its next rival in the 2026-27 season. The team led by Manolo González has been working hard to prepare for the new season and is ready to face any team that comes their way. The match against Middlesbrough FC will be a great challenge for RCD Espanyol, but the team is confident in their ability to win. RCD Espanyol of Barcelona has a long history of success in competition and is ready to continue writing its history in the 2026-27 season. The team is led by coach Manolo González, who has proven to be a great strategist on the field. RCD Espanyol of Barcelona also has a great group of talented players who are ready to face any team that comes their way. The match against Middlesbrough FC will be a great challenge for RCD Espanyol, but the team is confident in their ability to win.