Football clubs in Barcelona
Discover all football clubs in the city.
When people think about football and the city of Barcelona, many will immediately think of FC Barcelona. While FC Barcelona has a lot of history and an impressive stadium, there are several other clubs in the city worth knowing about. These clubs might be lesser known, but going to a game can still be fun; in many cases, it's also a lot cheaper. In this article, we'll summarize all clubs in the city.
1. FC Barcelona
Photo: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
As you probably already know, Futbol Club Barcelona, also known as Barça, is the biggest club in the city and the whole region. They are currently playing in the Olympic stadium, while the well-known Camp Nou stadium is being renovated.
Tickets typically start at around €75 but can increase significantly depending on the seat and opponent. For example, some tickets for games against Real Madrid (aka El Clasico) will be sold for more than €1.000.
2. RCD Espanyol
You might already know this club if you've watched La Liga regularly. RDC Espanyol is the second-biggest football club in the city and has a fierce rivalry with FC Barcelona.
After playing in the Second division for a year, they are back again in the first Spanish Division (La Liga) this year. Their stadium, RCDE Stadium, is located in the south of Barcelona, not too far away from the airport.
Tickets here, on average, start from €25 and can go up to €175, depending on where you would like to have your seat.
3. UE Sant Andreu
This team is one of the smaller ones in the city. It plays in the fourth division of Spanish football. As the name suggests, it is located in the Sant Andreu district of the city, and they play their home matches at Camp Municipal Narcís Sala, which has a total capacity of 6.500.
Tickets range from €10 to €20, and children can enter for free.
4. CE Europa
CE Europa is one of the city’s historic clubs based in the Gràcia district that was founded in 1907. They currently play in the lower divisions of Spanish football, but the team has a loyal local following and a strong community presence.
Home games take place at Nou Sardenya, a small stadium that holds around 7,000 people. Tickets are very affordable and they usually start from €10.
