Sergio García takes charge of Espanyol

Sergio García takes interim charge after Manolo González is sacked following a 4-3 Copa del Rey loss to fourth-tier Sestao.

RCD Espanyol have sacked manager Manolo González after a humiliating 4-3 Copa del Rey exit to fourth-division Sestao in extra time, with Jon Rojo scoring the decisive goal in the 121st minute. It is Espanyol's third consecutive Copa del Rey elimination by lower-league opposition, following defeats to Barbastro and Atlético Baleares in previous seasons. González, who had managed the club since March 2024, was visibly affected at his final press conference.

Sergio García, currently in charge of Espanyol B, will take the first-team training session on Wednesday at the Dani Jarque training ground and is expected to manage the side in Friday's La Liga match against Villarreal at 21:00. The club's sporting director Monchi will make a final decision on a permanent replacement.