The 2001-02 campaign delivered a season of mid-table consolidation for Espanyol, as Los Pericos secured a 14th-place finish in La Liga for their eighth consecutive season in the top flight. Leading the charge was the sensational homegrown striker Raúl Tamudo, whose prolific 17 goals anchored the attack, distinguishing him as the club's top scorer in a campaign that saw the team exit the Copa del Rey in the Round of 64. Under manager Paco Flores, the team navigated a difficult year marked by inconsistent form, but Tamudo's individual brilliance proved decisive in securing their top-flight status and remains a bright highlight in the club's modern history.