The 1994-95 campaign delivered a triumphant return to the top flight for RCD Espanyol as Los Pericos, newly promoted under manager José Antonio Camacho, surged to a spectacular 6th-place finish in La Liga. Leading the charge was the pacy local forward Jordi Lardín, whose 12 crucial goals anchored a side built on defensive solidity and the promise of youth, including a young Mauricio Pochettino. It was a standout year that marked the club's successful re-establishment among the Spanish elite and remains a defining chapter in their modern history.