Espanyol Wins Preseason Friendlies Against Olot and Pau FC
Espanyol began their 2026 preseason with a 3-0 away victory over Olot at Olot Municipal Stadium, featuring debuts for new signings Calatrava, Hartmann, and Moscardo. Goals came from Bauzà, Marcos Fernández, and Roberto Fernández. They followed up with a 4-0 win over Pau FC in Peralada, with goals from Bauzà, Kike García, Cabrera, and Marcos Fernández. Coach Manolo González used both matches to build fitness and test squad depth.
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Espanyol Draws 2-2 with Burnley in Preseason Friendly
Espanyol played Burnley to a 2-2 draw in a preseason friendly on English soil, marking Manolo González's first match in England. The game, held at Burnley's stadium, featured defensive errors from both sides. Espanyol took an early lead in the 4th minute through Jofre Carreras, but Burnley equalized a minute later via Ramsey. In the second half, Burnley went ahead in the 47th minute after an error by Espanyol's Riedel, with Andreas Hountondji scoring. Espanyol's substitutions provided a spark, and Kike García headed in the equalizer from a corner in the 85th minute. The match highlighted the close ties between the clubs, as Alan Pace owns both. Espanyol remains unbeaten in four preseason matches and will next face Middlesbrough before closing preseason against Coventry.
Espanyol Draws 1-1 with Sabadell in Home Preseason Debut
Espanyol played their third preseason match, hosting Sabadell at the Dani Jarque training ground. After winning their first two games against Pau and Olot, Manolo González's side struggled against the newly promoted Liga Hypermotion team. The first half was poor with no chances created. Sabadell took the lead in the 72nd minute through an own goal by Rubén Sánchez. Espanyol equalized four minutes later when Kike García scored with a left-footed curling shot after a through ball from Roger Hinojo. Espanyol nearly won late, with Jofre hitting a curling shot close and Pere Milla heading against the crossbar in stoppage time. The match ended 1-1. Espanyol's next preseason match is against Burnley in England.
Espanyol Draws 1-1 with Sabadell in Home Preseason Debut
Espanyol played their third preseason match, hosting Sabadell at the Dani Jarque training ground. After winning their first two games against Pau and Olot, Manolo González's side struggled against the newly promoted Liga Hypermotion team. The first half was poor with no chances created, and the second half saw little improvement. Sabadell took the lead in the 72nd minute through a Rubén Sánchez own goal. Espanyol equalized four minutes later when Kike García scored with a curling left-footed shot after a through ball from Roger Hinojo. Espanyol nearly won late, with Jofre hitting a curling shot close and Pere Milla heading against the crossbar in stoppage time. The match ended 1-1. Espanyol's next preseason match is against Burnley in England.
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Espanyol dominates Pau in another preseason rout
Espanyol continued their strong preseason with a 4-0 victory over French second-division side Pau FC in Peralada. Goals from Rafa Bauza (3'), Kike García (43'), Cabrera (73'), and Marcos Fernández (79') secured the win. Manager Manolo González rotated his squad heavily, with multiple substitutions in the second half. Espanyol controlled the match from the start, pressing high and creating numerous chances. The result follows their 3-0 win over Olot in the first friendly. The team will next travel to England to face Burnley, a club also owned by Alan Pace, for their third preseason fixture.
Espanyol dominates Pau 4-0 in second preseason friendly
Espanyol continued their strong preseason form with a dominant 4-0 victory over French Ligue 2 side Pau in Peralada. Goals from Rafa Bauza (3'), Kike García (43'), Cabrera (73'), and Marcos Fernández (79') secured the rout. Manager Manolo González rotated heavily in the second half, giving minutes to multiple substitutes including Dmitrovic, Urko, and Roberto Fernández. Espanyol controlled the match from the start, pressing effectively and creating numerous chances. The win follows their 3-0 victory over Olot in the first preseason match. Espanyol's next friendly is against Burnley, their sister club also owned by Alan Pace, on British soil.
Espanyol wins 3-0 against Olot in first preseason friendly
Espanyol defeated Olot 3-0 in their first preseason match of the summer, played at the Municipal de Olot. Goals came from Rafa Bauza in the 27th minute, Marcos Fernández in the 88th, and Roberto Fernández in stoppage time. The match served as an opportunity for new signings Calatrava, Hartman, and Moscardo to debut, as well as for returning loan players to gain match rhythm. Espanyol dominated possession and created several chances, hitting the post through Kike García early on. The second half saw a completely changed lineup, with the team eventually securing a comfortable victory. Coach Manolo González used the fixture to build physical fitness and test squad depth against the 2RFEF side.
Espanyol debuts with a victory against Olot in preseason friendly
Espanyol began their 2026 preseason with a 3-0 victory over Olot, a 2RFEF side, in a friendly match at the Municipal de Olot. Goals from Rafa Bauza (27'), Marcos Fernández (88'), and Roberto Fernández (92') secured the win. Manager Manolo González fielded a strong first-half lineup including new signings Calatrava, Hartman, and Moscardo, as well as returning loanees. The match served as a fitness and rhythm-building exercise, with Espanyol dominating possession and creating multiple chances. Kike García hit the post and had a one-on-one saved early on. The second half saw a completely changed lineup, with substitutes eventually sealing the win. The match was a positive start for Espanyol's summer preparations.
Espanyol Defeats Olot 3-0 in First Preseason Friendly
Espanyol began their 2026 preseason with a 3-0 victory over Olot, a 2RFEF side, in a friendly match at the Municipal de Olot. Goals from Rafa Bauza (27'), Marcos Fernández (88'), and Roberto Fernández (92') secured the win. Manager Manolo González fielded a strong first-half lineup including new signings Calatrava, Hartman, and Moscardo, as well as returning loanees. The match served as a fitness and rhythm-building exercise, with Espanyol dominating possession and creating numerous chances. Kike García hit the post early and had a one-on-one saved. The second half saw wholesale changes, and Espanyol eventually broke through late with two goals in the final minutes. The result marks a positive start to preseason preparations for the La Liga side.
Espanyol Kicks Off Preseason with 3-0 Victory Over Olot
Espanyol began their 2026 preseason with a convincing 0-3 away win against Olot at the Olot Municipal Stadium, attended by over 1,700 fans. The match featured debuts for new signings Calatrava, Hartmann, and Moscardo. Bauzà opened the scoring in the 30th minute from a Jofre shot rebound. After a halftime lead of 0-1, both teams made ten substitutions. Marcos Fernández scored a volley in stoppage time, and Roberto added a third goal in added time after dribbling past the goalkeeper. Coach Manolo González fielded several new faces including Hinojo and Urko. Espanyol's upcoming preseason opponents include Sabadell, Pau FC, Middlesbrough, Burnley, and Coventry City. The team's league campaign is set to start on July 16 against Levante.