Another Rivalry, Another “Manita” at the Hands of Barcelona
Another Rivalry, Another “Manita” at the Hands of Barcelona
by Elizabeth Hanchett, writing from Toronto
Yesterday’s Espanyol-Barcelona match marked the first “goleada” (when a team scores more than 4 goals) ever scored against Espanyol at home, at either of their stadiums, whether at the new stadium at Cornellà-El Prat (this being their second season there), at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Montjuïc, or any other stadiums hosting Espanyol throughout their 110-year history. Espanyol, whose full name is Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona, is the *other* Barcelona side, competing with “big brother” FC Barcelona for attention in the athletic haven that is Barcelona.
Be sure to grab the new Barcelona soccer jerseys, Messi’s Adidas Adizero boot, or a pair of indoor soccer shoes for the winter!
(Source: matchcentre)
