The Spanish club Espanyol has issued an official statement to comment on the events that occurred during the friendly match between the Egyptian national team and its Spanish counterpart, which took place on Tuesday evening at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, ending in a goalless draw between the two teams, as part of last March's friendlies.

The club strongly condemned the racist chants made by some Spanish fans during the match, affirming that these actions are disgraceful, reprehensible, and completely unacceptable, do not represent the values of sports, and must be eradicated from any sports facility.

The club's statement pointed out that the RCDE Stadium has always been and will remain a modern and inclusive place that welcomes everyone, with a history spanning nearly 17 years, hosting international matches for teams from various continents in an atmosphere of respect, coexistence, and celebration of football.

Espanyol also expressed its dissatisfaction with the widespread defamation campaign targeting its fans in recent hours, asserting that the match was organized by the Royal Spanish Football Federation and attended by fans from diverse backgrounds, and therefore attributing individual actions to the club's fanbase, known for its diversity and commitment to sports values for over 125 years, is unfair and disproportionate.

The club concluded its statement by firmly rejecting any questioning of its reputation due to individual actions that do not represent the club or its fans, reiterating its commitment to combating any form of discrimination and ensuring that the club's stadium remains a safe and inclusive place that respects everyone.