Cornella de Llobregat

Cornella de Llobregat is a city in the Barcelona metropolitan area, Spain. It is the location of the RCDE Stadium, home to RCD Espanyol. The city is newsworthy due to a recent incident of Islamophobic chanting during a pre-World Cup friendly match between Spain and Egypt held at the RCDE Stadium on March 31, 2026. Thousands of Spanish supporters allegedly chanted anti-Muslim slogans. Spanish police have launched an investigation into the incident, which has been widely condemned by Spain's Football Association and other organizations. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about racism and xenophobia within Spanish football and the need for continued efforts to combat discrimination in sports.