Unlike theEnglish League, reserve teams in Spain play in the same football pyramid as their senior team rather than a separate league. However, reserve teams cannot play in the same division as their senior team and are no longer able to compete in theCopa del Rey.
In 1991 the team changed its denomination to theCristinenc-Espanyol, being renamed the Real Club Deportivo Espanyol B three years later, while also gainingreserve team status for Espanyol.[1] It fluctuated between the fourth and thethird levels in the following decades, the longest spell being five years, with a second position in the2001–02 season. TheCatalan outfit failed to promote during the team's three visits to the playoffs.
In the2009–10 Espanyol B finished in 16th position, above the relegation zone, and dropped down a division in the relegation playoffs.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.