On Saturday, RCD Espanyol faced off against their arch-rivals, Valladolid, in a fierce match that saw both teams put up a valiant fight. However, it was Valladolid who emerged victorious with a 1-2 defeat for the Catalan side.

The first half of the match was dominated by Espanyol, who controlled the ball and created several chances for themselves. But they were unable to convert any of these opportunities into goals. On the other hand, Valladolid had a few moments of brilliance, particularly in the second half when they scored two goals to take control of the game.

Wu Lei, the Chinese forward who recently joined Espanyol on loan from Shanghai Shenhua, made his debut for the club in this match. He was introduced as a substitute in the 65th minute and looked lively on the pitch. However, he didn't have much impact on the game and didn't manage to score or create any significant chances for his team.

Despite the defeat, Espanyol coach, Quique Setien, praised his players for their efforts during the match. "We played well in the first half, but we couldn't find the breakthrough," he said. "But I'm proud of my players' spirit and determination."

In contrast, Valladolid coach, Paco Alcacer, was delighted with his team's performance. "We knew it would be a tough match, but we came out strong and never gave up," he said. "I'm happy with our victory and I'm looking forward to continuing our good form in the upcoming matches."

Overall, it was a disappointing result for Espanyol, who had high hopes after the signing of Wu Lei. The Chinese forward will hope to make a positive impact on the team going forward, while Valladolid will now look to continue their winning ways.