RCD Espanyol hosts Levante UD to kick off 2026/27 season
RCD Espanyol will start the 2026/27 season on August 16 at the RCDE Stadium, where they will host Levante UD in a match that promises excitement from the first minute. After finishing the previous season in tenth place in La Liga with 38 points (10 wins, 8 draws, and 13 losses), the Catalan team aims to regain the level that allowed them to compete for European spots at the beginning of the last campaign.
What to expect from the season opener?
Levante UD arrives at this match with the confidence of a promising preseason and the goal of securing their place in the top division for their 18th season. Although captain Roger Brugué will not be available due to a disciplinary suspension, the team led by Luís Castro believes they have done their homework and travels with the necessary confidence for the season opener. On the other hand, Espanyol, coached by Manolo González, has made some signings, such as Unai Núñez and Álex Calatrava, to improve the squad's quality.
Historical record and background
The last encounter between the two teams at the RCDE Stadium was in the 2019/20 season, when Levante won 1-3. However, the historical record favors Espanyol with 16 wins, 10 for Levante, and 15 draws in 42 official matches. The last draw between the two was in April 2026, when missed chances by Etta Eyong and Carlos Álvarez left the visitors just centimeters away from victory.
What's next?
With the season opener about to begin, both teams aim to secure their first points in the new season. Espanyol, which finished the previous season with 37 goals scored and 48 conceded (-11 goal difference), hopes to improve their offensive and defensive performance. Meanwhile, Levante UD, coming off a summer of changes, seeks to consolidate their position in the league and avoid the registration issues that often affect clubs at the start of the season.
