RCD Espanyol has secured all three points in their La Liga clash against Almería, thanks to a decisive goal from Wu Lei. The Chinese forward was subbed on at half-time and made an impact straight away, scoring the only goal of the game.
The substitution was a masterstroke by RCD Espanyol manager Quique Setien, who saw his side struggling to create any meaningful chances in the first half. With just under half an hour gone, Wu Lei came on for the injured Carlos Soler, and he immediately began to influence the match.
His pace and dribbling ability were key to RCD Espanyol's attack, and he created several opportunities for his teammates. His presence also gave the Spanish giants a sense of momentum, as they pushed forward in search of an equalizer.
However, it was Wu Lei's goal that ultimately sealed the deal for RCD Espanyol. In the 58th minute, he found space on the right-hand side of the penalty area and fired home a powerful shot past Almería goalkeeper David Ospina. It was a well-deserved win for the Catalan club, who have now moved up to sixth place in the table.
Wu Lei's impact off the bench is a testament to his skill and determination as a player. He showed why he is considered one of the best forwards in China, and his contribution to RCD Espanyol's victory will be remembered for some time to come.