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Espanyol to Appeal Partial Stand Closure Following Incident with Bordalás

11 de julio de 2026Pablo Navarro1 min

RCD Espanyol has been handed a sanction involving the partial closure of one of its stands and a fine. This disciplinary action stems from an incident where water was thrown at Getafe coach José Bordalás. The event took place last Saturday at the RCDE Stadium during the match between Espanyol and Getafe, which concluded with a victory for the visiting team.

According to the official match report, the water was thrown from the stands towards Bordalás as he was making his way to the changing rooms after being sent off. The penalty specifies a "partial closure of the sports facilities for one match due to a serious disturbance of order during the game," in addition to the financial penalty. The club has been given a 24-hour window to identify the specific sections of the stand from which the projectiles were launched.

Espanyol's Immediate Response and Appeal

In response to the sanction, Espanyol has announced its intention to appeal the decision. The club is actively working to identify the individuals responsible for throwing the water, hoping that identifying the culprits may help mitigate the severity of the penalty. The exact date when the partial stand closure will be enforced has not yet been determined. Espanyol's upcoming home fixtures at the RCDE Stadium include matches against Levante and, subsequently, Real Madrid.