Espanyol striker Wu Lei has become the first Chinese player to ever start a LaLiga Santander game, as he was selected in the line-up for the match against Valencia.
Following injuries to Sergio Garcia, who could be sidelined for six weeks, and Pablo Piatti, who will miss the rest of the season, Rubi opted for his January signing and Oscar Melendo to form the attacking duo.
Back on December 30, 2015, his compatriot Zhang Chendong, became the first Chinese player to feature in a Spanish league game, in Rayo Vallecano's encounter against Atletico Madrid.
Mario Hermoso and David Lopez played as centre-backs, while Javi Lopez was at left-back due to the absence of Didac Vila.
Espanyol's starting line-up against Valencia was: Diego Lopez; Roberto Rosales, David Lopez, Mario Hermoso, Javi Lopez; Marc Roca, Sergi Darder, Barn; Wu Lei, Oscar Melendo and Borja Iglesias.
StarPlatinum
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His perfect speed and accelaration are gonna comtribute much to Espanyol. Go ahead Lei
penbcknpsu
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He's gonna shine
痴球者
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Wu Lei,the hope of Chinese football!8
MONO555
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It is seen that he is a good player. Little by little, it will improve and contribute a lot.
surrounded
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