Historical story

Sarrià, the scene of the first ghost goal

In a match between RCD Espanyol and CE Europa, played at Sarrià in 1928, the first "ghost goal" in Spanish football took place. A shot by Manuel Cros was initially awarded, despite doubts about whether it had actually gone in, as the net was broken. After strong protests, led by Zamora, the referee overturned his original decision. Years later, following a similar incident, Cros publicly admitted that the ball had not gone in, thus revealing the truth about one of the most controversial episodes in the history of Catalan football.

07/08/2025

The Revenge of Don Mendo

THE CURTAIN RISES ON SOLIDARITY

This text tells how, in the 1983/84 season, the RCD Espanyol squad launched a groundbreaking charitable initiative by staging the play 'La Venganza de Don Mendo,' with the participation of all the players and coaching staff. The idea, promoted by captain Fernando Molinos and directed by Albert Pueyo, sought to strengthen team unity and raise funds for the Hospital Sant Joan de Déu in Barcelona.

The performance, held at the Martínez Soria theatre, was a resounding success, with Diego Maradona making a guest appearance. The project received significant media coverage and had a very positive impact on the group.

28/05/2025

From Paris 1924 to Paris 2024. 100 years of Olympians in Blue and Whites' colours

This May 2024 marks 100 years of Blue and Whites' participation in the Olympic Games, and as fate would have it, it was the same place where it all began, Paris, that hosted the Olympics. In this chronicle we would like to highlight those sportsmen and women who took part in the Games while belonging to the Club. We have footballers, a long-distance runner and a surprising tennis player.

29/10/2024