# RCD Espanyol Narrowly Edge Las Palmas With Wu Lei's Threatening Performance

In a thrilling encounter, RCD Espanyol managed to narrowly defeat Las Palmas 2-1 in a match that was filled with drama and standout performances. The game, played at Estadio de la Cartuja, saw Espanyol rise to the occasion thanks in large part to the brilliant display by their Chinese striker, Wu Lei.

Wu Lei was simply unstoppable on the day, showcasing his combination of skill, pace, and clinical finishing. He opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a well-taken goal, slotting the ball into the bottom corner after a neat exchange of passes. His contribution didn’t end there, as he also created numerous chances for his teammates, with one crossbar attempt coming perilously close to extending Espanyol’s lead.

The second half saw Las Palmas push hard for an equalizer, and they came close when striker Luis Moya fired a powerful shot from outside the box that forced a spectacular save from Espanyol’s goalkeeper, Diego Lopez. However, Espanyol responded in the 75th minute when Wu Lei teed up Roman Saur, whose precise finish from the edge of the box put the hosts back in front. Despite this, Las Palmas refused to back down, and a late surge led by Moya saw them hit the woodwork once again in the 88th minute.

Even though Las Palmas threw everything forward in stoppage time, Espanyol held firm, thanks to a series of vital interceptions and a rock-solid defensive performance. Wu Lei, who had already threatened with a late header that went just wide, was instrumental in keeping his team in the game.

In the end, RCD Espanyol’s narrow 2-1 victory was a testament to their resilience and the brilliant form of Wu Lei, who once again proved why he is one of the most dangerous forwards in Spanish football. The match was a thrilling display of attacking football, and while Las Palmas will rue their missed opportunities, Espanyol will take pride in their hard-fought win.