BARCELONA, Spain (Interstat) — RCD Espanyol’s youth side looks to carry its positive first-team momentum into the Copa del Rey Juvenil when it visits Lleida on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.

The tournament opener for both clubs pits an Espanyol squad in strong form against a Lleida team that has yet to record a victory this season across all competitions. According to Interstat’s game simulator, Espanyol is projected to advance with a 2-1 victory.

Espanyol enters the youth cup fixture following a 1-0 first-team victory over Elche in La Liga on Saturday. That result extended its unbeaten run to three matches across all competitions, including wins over Elche and Real Oviedo and a draw with Girona. Overall, Espanyol’s first team holds a record of 5-3-3.

In contrast, Lleida’s senior side has drawn both of its competitive matches this season and is seeking its first win. The available historical data for Lleida is limited, with its most recent noted result a 1-0 loss to Levante from June 2006.

This cup match offers a departure from league play for Espanyol’s youth team before its senior side resumes a challenging La Liga schedule, with a trip to Deportivo Alavés slated for Sunday.

The fixture is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, with Lleida as the designated home team.