Espanyol – Real Madrid - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Espanyol is a football club based in Barcelona, Spain, while Real Madrid is based in Madrid, Spain.
- 2. Espanyol was founded in 1900, making it one of the oldest football clubs in Spain, while Real Madrid was founded in 1902.
- 3. Espanyol plays its home matches at the RCDE Stadium, which has a seating capacity of over 40,000, while Real Madrid plays its home matches at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, which has a seating capacity of over 81,000.
- 4. Espanyol has won the Copa del Rey four times in its history, while Real Madrid has won the competition a record 19 times.
- 5. Real Madrid is one of the most successful football clubs in the world, having won numerous domestic and international titles, including a record 13 UEFA Champions League titles.
- 6. Espanyol has a fierce rivalry with Barcelona, known as the "Derbi Barceloni," while Real Madrid has a fierce rivalry with Barcelona, known as "El Clasico."
- 7. Espanyol has had several notable players in its history, including Dani Jarque, Thomas N'Kono, and Sergio Garcia, while Real Madrid has had legendary players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Alfredo Di Stefano, and Raul.
- 8. Espanyol is currently playing in La Liga, the top division of Spanish football, while Real Madrid is also playing in La Liga.
- 9. The two clubs have faced each other numerous times throughout their history, with Real Madrid holding the upper hand in head-to-head matchups.
- 10. The match between Espanyol and Real Madrid is always highly anticipated and draws a lot of attention from fans and media alike.