WATCH: RCD Espanyol players are accompanied by dogs up for adoption before their match against Real Valladolid CF

RCD Espanyol's Martin Braithwaite scored his 6th goal of the campaign.

WATCH: RCD Espanyol players are accompanied by dogs up for adoption before their match against Real Valladolid CF

RCD Espanyol. (Source: RCD Espanyol)

In their recent Segunda Division match against Real Valladolid, RCD Espanyol‘s starting lineup came onto the field with adoptable dogs. This kickstarted their “Pericos do not abandon” campaign.

Before the Valladolid match, local animal rights organizations brought dogs to join the players, each wearing a scarf with the club’s logo. This campaign is part of the ‘Solidarity Super League.’ Espanyol stated that its goal is to raise awareness about animal abandonment and adoption in society. They also introduced special scarves to support the cause.

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RCD Espanyol’s initiative has also been collecting other various resources such as blankets and food. According to Espanyol’s club statement, “Anyone who buys the scarf, donates a blanket and food will receive a free ticket for the RCD Espanyol vs SD Eibar match on 3rd November.” The tickets will be handed out at different donation point milestones. And are open to the general public for participation.

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Many fans online have applauded the club’s initiative to promote awareness about the issue of abandoned pets. Espanyol also ended the night on a happy note as they ran out 2-0 winners against Valladolid. This puts them first in the 2nd division of Spanish football.

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RCD Espanyol go top of the Segunda Division

Following their relegation from La Liga last season, RCD Espanyol have had a flying start to their new life in the second division. Amassing 23 points in the last 11 games, the team from Barcelona has made their intentions of, once again, playing in the top flight of Spanish Football a priority. 

Martin Braithwaite
Martin Braithwaite. (Source: via Instagram/@rcdespanyol)

Espanyol faces their second stint in the Segunda division in three years. In 2020, they were demoted but swiftly returned to La Liga in one season. In 2023, they’re back in Segunda, with Martin Braithwaite and Javi Puado as the leading goal-scorers.

Luis Garcia, a former Real Madrid ‘C’ team manager hired in April 2023, faces a tough challenge, joining when the club was on the verge of relegation last season. With a full pre-season under their belt, Espanyol’s leadership is eager to see how far Luis Garcia can take the team.

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