{"id":52788,"date":"2025-12-30T18:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T17:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weisetech.dev\/fc-barcelona-noticias\/en\/espanyol-reinforces-security-in-cornella-for-derby-vs-barca_315647_102\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T11:32:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T10:32:58","slug":"espanyol-reinforces-security-in-cornella-for-derby-vs-barca_315647_102","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/laliga\/espanyol-reinforces-security-in-cornella-for-derby-vs-barca_315647_102.html","title":{"rendered":"Espanyol Communiqu\u00e9: Special Security Operation for the Derby Against Bar\u00e7a"},"content":{"rendered":"
The board of RCD Espanyol<\/strong> announced, through a statement<\/a>, the special security measures for the Catalan derby of matchday 18 of LaLiga EA Sports 2025\/26<\/a>. The ‘pericos’ will host FC Barcelona<\/strong> at Cornell\u00e0 (9:00 PM) in a match considered high-risk due to the hostilities that usually accompany the derby, this time spiced up by the return of Joan Garc\u00eda<\/a> to the ‘blanquiazul’ stronghold.<\/p> The transfer of the Catalan goalkeeper to Bar\u00e7a in the summer for 25 million euros was considered a betrayal by Espanyol fans, who do not forgive the Sallent native for moving to the eternal ‘perico’ rival this season. The cul\u00e9s, moreover, celebrated their last two league titles at Cornell\u00e0 and arrive leaders for matchday 18, already with the winter championship<\/a> secured<\/p> In this regard, Espanyol’s board does not want to allow any incidents of any kind before, during, and after the match, which is why they will reinforce a security detail that includes **thorough checks upon entry** for fans to the stadium, as well as **safety nets** behind both goals to prevent the throwing of objects onto the field<\/p> As in recent derbies, the club prohibited the entry of t-shirts, flags, caps, and any object or garment with Bar\u00e7a’s colors and symbolism<\/strong>. It is also not permitted to enter with bulky objects (motorcycle helmets, suitcases, computers…) or other artifacts that could be thrown onto the field, as well as bags or backpacks of considerable size.<\/p> Espanyol already warned about Cornell\u00e0 closure<\/h2>