The 2019-20 campaign delivered a devastating end to an era for RCD Espanyol as Los Pericos finished a crushing 20th in La Liga, resulting in relegation after a twenty-five-season stay in the top flight. The year was defined by constant managerial turmoil and a desperate battle for survival, despite the team's strong run to the UEFA Europa League Round of 32. While the late-season arrival of star forward Raúl de Tomás sparked a brief revival, his 4 league goals only tied him with David López and Wu Lei as the club's top league scorers. The team ultimately could not arrest their slide, suffering a record 8-match losing streak that sealed their fate in a season extended by the COVID-19 pandemic. It remains a painful and unforgettable chapter in the club's history.