Confirmed: Sergio García takes charge of Espanyol

Sergio García, Espanyol B manager, takes interim charge after Manolo González is sacked following three consecutive Copa del Rey defeats.

RCD Espanyol sacked manager Manolo González on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, following a humiliating 4-3 defeat to Sestao in the Copa del Rey — the club's third consecutive loss in the competition. Sergio García, the 43-year-old Espanyol B manager, will take over as interim boss, leading training that morning and taking charge of Friday's La Liga match against Villarreal at La Cerámica (21:00). García, a former Espanyol player with over 200 appearances for the club, has managed the B team since summer 2025 after a year leading Spain's U-17 side. The Espanyol B currently sit second in Segunda Federación Group 2 with 16 points, one game behind leaders Barcelona Atlètic.