History of Football in Catalonia | Barcelona, Espanyol, and the Clubs that Paved the Way

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·2 July 2022

History of Football in Catalonia | Barcelona, Espanyol, and the Clubs that Paved the Way

Ever heard of Palamós C.F.? Or Català SC? Probably not, because they’ve never played in La Liga or the Champions League and one of them ceased to exist 102 years ago. But they paved the way for Catalan football as the first ever club in the region and the first in the city of Barcelona. FC Barcelona wouldn’t exist today without their original rivals, so enjoy this introduction to the likes of Hispania Athletic Club, FC Espanya, and the days of the Catalan Football Championship.