On Sunday, RCD Espanyol suffered a disappointing 1-2 loss against Valladolid at home in La Liga. The match was a tough one for the team as they were up against a strong opponent.
In the first half, RCD Espanyol struggled to create any meaningful opportunities and found themselves behind after just two minutes. However, they managed to level things up with a goal from their captain, Luis Muriel, who scored a stunning volley from outside the box.
The second half saw RCD Espanyol take control of the game and create several chances, but they could not find the back of the net. In the 68th minute, RCD Espanyol made a substitution by bringing on Wu Lei, who had been out injured for several weeks.
Wu Lei's introduction seemed to energize the team, and he quickly started making an impact. He created several chances for his teammates and played a key role in creating the team's third goal, which was scored by Victor Valdez in the 79th minute.
However, despite these efforts, RCD Espanyol could not hold onto the lead and conceded a late goal to lose the match 2-1. The loss was particularly hard for the team as Wu Lei's substitution left them disappointed.
Overall, it was a difficult day for RCD Espanyol, who will need to bounce back soon if they want to stay in the top flight of Spanish football. They will hope that Wu Lei can make a quick recovery and return to action soon, as his presence would have helped them secure a better result.