RCDE Stadium (Barcelona)

RCDE Stadium, also known as Estadi Cornellà-El Prat, is a football stadium located on the outskirts of Cornella de Llobregat and El Prat de Llobregat, in the wider urban area of ​​Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain). Construction took three years and cost about 60 million euros. Completed in the summer of 2009, it was awarded the title “Venue of the Year” and received the Stadium Business Awards on June 18, 2010 in Dublin. The stadium has a capacity of 40,500 people. This is the new RCD Espanyol home, replacing their previous Estadi Olimpic Lluís Companys stadium. This is the eighth stadium in club history.

Basic information

Official website: https://www.rcdespanyol.com 

Arena capacity: 40,500 spectators 

Address: 100 Av. del Baix Llobregat, Barcelona, 8940, Spain

GPS coordinates for the navigator: 41°20′52.3″N 2°4′32.4″E

Year of construction: May 9, 2005 

Construction cost: 60 million euros 

Field: grass lawn measuring 105 m×68 m (344 ft×223 ft) 

The seating plan of the stadium RCDE

Outside, the RCDE stadium looks very English. However, as soon as you get inside, it becomes much more European in its layout, with a bowl of solid seating that extends right around the hall. The Gol Prat Stand is located behind the northern target and opposite the Stand Gol Cornell. Like the rest of the stadium, both stands have tiers. On both sides of the field are the stands and the presidential stands, the last of which is the “main” stand in the stadium. Above each stand there are roofs with solar panels.

Where to buy tickets?

Like many other major teams throughout Europe, Espanyol distributes its tickets in accordance with the opposition. You will pay the best shot for matches with Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​slightly less for matches with Malaga, Real Sociedad and Atlético Madrid, and the cheapest tickets are usually reserved for teams like Alaves, Granada and Las Palmas come in town.

You will also pay different prices depending on where on earth you want to sit, so corner tickets will range from 25 euros for games of the third level to 90 euros for the first level. 25 euros is the lowest price you will pay for any match, but there are prices that are suitable for almost any budget, if you are not too fussy about where you are sitting and which team you are watching against how Espanyol is opposed. For example, tickets for Superior for first-level matches will cost you 400 euros.

How to get Espanyol tickets

The club’s official website is a good place to start, as is their telephone reservation line. They have numerous partners through which you can buy tickets, for example, ticket office, ticket office, Turismo de Barcelona and others.

How to get there?

Train

It takes about ten hours to get to Barcelona from London by train. You will first travel to Paris, arriving at Gare de Nord, before switching to Gare de Lyon to complete your journey. Once in the city of Barcelona, ​​you can use the excellent public transport to get to Cornell Riera Train Station, which is about ten minutes walk from the ground.

Bus

A train is the best way to get to the stadium if you are coming from central Barcelona, ​​but there are bus options. For example, 94 bus stops near the stadium.

Car

A-2/E-90 runs right next to the stadium, so this is the main road you will look for if you go to the ground.

By plane

Barcelona El Prat Airport, the nearest airport to the stadium, is within walking distance. This is the second largest airport in Spain, so you will fly there if you ultimately go to Barcelona by air.

Taxi

A taxi from downtown Barcelona to the stadium will cost you around €20, but it will be more if the traffic is poor. The journey takes about 25 meters to complete the journey.

Parking near RCDE Stadium

The stadium boasts a little less than 3,300 parking spaces, which will not be enough for everyone who comes to watch the Espanyol games every week. Then you may well be limited to parking on the street, so watch out for any local restrictions.

RCDE Stadium Hotels

Hotel Campanile BARCELONA SUD — £60+

Avinguda Maresme, 7, Cornella de Llobregat, Barcelona, 08940

This three-star hotel offers just under 150 rooms. There is also a restaurant and a bar with a conference room for any of you who need to do business while you are in Spain. They offer free internet access and free parking if you are driving. It is part of the Campanile hotel chain, so if you have ever stayed in one of them, you knew what to expect.

Hotel El Castell — £70 +

Carrer del Castell, 1, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona, 08830

It is also a three star hotel, but it offers a bit more than Campanile. Along with a restaurant and six different bars, there is an outdoor pool and terrace. They have a conference room and free Wi-Fi, as well as free parking. There are a little less than fifty rooms, and breakfast is available.

Hesperia Tower Hotel — £90 +

Gran Via 144, Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, ​​08907

With less than 300 rooms, this hotel is for those of you who prefer a more active lifestyle. The hotel has a full-service indoor pool, as well as two outdoor tennis courts. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and have breakfast in the morning, and there is also a bar where you can relax. The hotel offers a free airport shuttle and free Wi-Fi, as well as self parking for those of you who are driving.

Pubs and Bars Near RCDE Stadium

Bar Cervecería Luna

Plaça de Catalunya, 52-54, 08940, Cornellà de Llobregat

The Moon is a wonderful little bar that is close enough to the stadium, reducing the time you have to spend between drinking and starting the game. It is located on several floors and has a magnificent open area when the sun cracks flags. You can get decent pub-larva-style food, as well as many different types of drinks. If you need food, drinks and a good atmosphere, then this is the place for you.

Bar Bodega Gol

Carrer del Parlament de Catalunya, 10, 08015 Barcelona

If you ever find yourself in a foreign country and want to find out where you can watch sports, then the bars named after sports are always a good start. That’s why Goal Bar, or Bar Gol, is number one on our list of recommendations. This is not the largest place in the world, and the food is not quite gourmet, but you can watch live sports broadcasts and chat with interesting locals.

The George Payne Irish Bar

Plaça d’Urquinaona, 5, 08010 Barcelona

If you can’t find anything named after anything related to sports, then your next best choice is to find an Irish bar. George Payne notes everything you might need with good food, a decent selection of drinks and live music — everything is on account. If you want to see live football, then you will be pleased to know that there are several screens for this purpose. This place is located in the center of Barcelona, ​​where the other two are close to the ground, but it is worth it to travel.

Hospitality

There are three main hospitality sections at the stadium, starting at 271 seats in the Presidential Club. There are 36 Executive Club boxes, as well as 1,200 corporate club seats, distributed among the boxes and recreation areas. Hospitable suites are centered between two tiers.

Private rental

The services are world-class RCDE stadium, so if you are looking for a venue for a conference, business meeting or other event, you need to contact the club directly and see what they can do for you.

History

The stadium is known as Estadi Cornellà-El Prat because it is located on the border of the municipalities of Cornellà and El Prat. The club hopes to find a buyer for the right of naming for the stadium. After the death of club captain Daniel Jarque, many suggested renaming the stadium in his honor. However, the club did not take a definite position on this issue.

Espanyol defeated Liverpool 3-0 in the first match of the stadium on August 2, 2009.

In July 2014, for reasons of sponsorship, the stadium was renamed Power8 Stadium. In January 2016, the club renamed the stadium the RCDE Stadium, ending sponsoring Power8.