The 2002-03 campaign was a desperate and turbulent fight for survival for Espanyol as Los Pericos ultimately finished a precarious 17th in La Liga, just steering clear of relegation to the Segunda División. Amid managerial chaos that saw three different head coaches take the helm, the team relied heavily on its firepower to secure crucial points. Leading the line was the prolific Serbian striker Savo Milošević, whose 12 goals proved decisive in a campaign built on sheer grit. This season, which also featured a young Raúl Tamudo netting 10 goals, remains a defining chapter of the club's hard-fought escape from the drop.