RCD Espanyol has changed the schedule for the pre-season match against CE Sabadell. The match, initially set for 20:30, will now take place on Saturday, July 25 at 10:30 at the Ciutat Esportiva Dani Jarque.
The RCD Espanyol has made a move in its summer planning. The pre-season friendly that was supposed to pit the pericos against CE Sabadell will now be played on Saturday, July 25 at 10:30, ten hours earlier than originally announced. The match will still be held at the Ciutat Esportiva Dani Jarque, but the change in time requires fans to wake up early.
A Last-Minute Change That Requires Rescheduling the Morning
The white-and-blue club communicated the change through its official channels, without detailing the reasons for the advancement. What was made clear is that the match, which was to be the highlight of Saturday afternoon, is now a morning trial. The decision, made with little notice, may affect fans who had already made plans to attend the stadium in Sant Adrià del Besòs.
Espanyol has asked for understanding from the fans and expressed regret for the inconvenience caused. Those who planned to head to Dani Jarque should note the new time carefully to avoid the typical summer oversight. The club has thanked the loyal perico supporters in advance, aware that moving from 20:30 to 10:30 is not exactly a minor adjustment.
Sabadell, a Second Division Rival to Measure Pace
The match will serve as a preparation for Espanyol for the 2026-27 season against a rival that has just been promoted to LaLiga Hypermotion. Sabadell, which competes in the second tier of Spanish football, will provide a more challenging test than the initial summer commitments. Manolo González, the perico coach, will be able to distribute minutes, test positions, and evaluate players vying for a spot in the final squad.
The pre-season progresses, and each friendly leaves small clues. New signings need match practice, loaned players are trying to impress, and some footballers know their futures are at stake. Against Sabadell, there will be another opportunity to see where the new white-and-blue project is headed. The goal, as the club reminds, is to arrive in the best possible condition for the league debut.
An Early Start That May Have Its Rewards
For fans who decide to wake up early, the time change has a positive side: the match will be played in the cooler temperatures of the day, avoiding the typical evening heat of July. Additionally, the Ciutat Esportiva Dani Jarque offers an ideal environment for family football viewing, with facilities that allow for a close view of the playing field. Those who rise early can enjoy football and still have the whole Saturday ahead of them.
Espanyol, for its part, continues to accumulate competitive minutes. The squad, still under construction, approaches this test with the seriousness of those who know that every detail counts. Sabadell, newly promoted, will not make things easy. It will be a good measure to assess the fitness of the pericos less than a month before the start of LaLiga.
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