RCD Espanyol, based in Barcelona, Spain, is a historic soccer club with a rich history. Founded in 1900, the club has established itself as one of the oldest and most respected in Spanish football. Espanyol's home venue is the RCDE Stadium, which has a seating capacity of over 40,000. The club is commonly known as "Los Periquitos," which translates to "The Budgerigars" in English, due to their blue and white striped jerseys resembling the colors of the bird. Espanyol has had several notable accomplishments, including winning the Copa del Rey four times and reaching the UEFA Cup final in the 1987-1988 season. The club has also had success in European competitions, consistently competing at a high level.