The 2022-23 campaign delivered ultimate heartbreak for Espanyol as Los Pericos finished a crushing 19th in La Liga, resulting in relegation to the Segunda División after a season marred by three different head coaches. The club's top-flight status was sealed on the final day, despite a dramatic 3-3 draw, ending their two-season spell in the elite. Spearheading the attack with incredible resolve was veteran striker Joselu, whose 16 league goals not only earned him the prestigious Zarra award as the league's top Spanish scorer but also provided a singular high point in an otherwise disastrous year. It was a painful chapter that underscored a turbulent period, yet it remains a defining memory for the fans due to Joselu's heroic, but ultimately fruitless, scoring effort.