1996–97 RCD Espanyol season

The 1996–97 season was the 97th season in the history of RCD Espanyol and the club's third consecutive season in the top flight of Spanish football. In addition to the domestic league, Espanyol participated in this season's edition of the Copa del Rey and UEFA Cup.

UEFA Cup
Espanyol won 3–2 on aggregate.

Feyenoord won 3–1 on aggregate.