Date: July 25, 2026 | Competition: International Club Friendly | Venue: Neutral Ground

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Sabadell played out a 1‑1 draw in an international pre‑season friendly on Saturday. The match provided both teams with valuable minutes as they prepare for their respective league campaigns.

Match Overview

Espanyol, the La Liga side, dominated possession in the first half and took the lead in the 28th minute when their striker collected a through ball and finished calmly. Sabadell, playing from the lower divisions, grew in confidence as the half progressed and equalised just after the hour mark with a fierce shot from outside the area. Both sides made multiple substitutions in the second period, disrupting the rhythm, but the intensity remained high. Neither team could find a winner, and the friendly ended in a share of the spoils.

Key Moments

• 28’ – Espanyol go ahead: A neat one‑two in the box sets up the opening goal.
• 62’ – Sabadell equalise: A speculative long‑range effort curls into the top corner.

Friendly Significance

For Espanyol, the draw offers a useful test against a motivated opponent as they fine‑tune their tactics ahead of La Liga. Sabadell will take heart from their resilience and ability to match a top‑flight side. The match also gave coaches a chance to evaluate fringe players in a competitive setting.