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Associated Press

Wu Lei netted in Espanyol’s 3-1 win against Valladolid on Saturday, becoming the first Chinese player to score in the Spanish league.
Wu found the net with a shot from inside the area in the 65th minute to seal victory, the team’s first in three league matches.
He was loudly cheered by the Espanyol crowd when he was substituted late in the match at RCDE Stadium.
Messi memes and Madrid move: social media reacts to Wu Lei goal
The China forward has been a regular starter since signing from Chinese club Shanghai SIPG earlier this year.

“I’m moved,” Wu said. “I’m very happy with how the fans have welcomed me here. I hope I can keep scoring more goals for them.”
The 27-year-old Wu arrived as the second Chinese to join the Spanish league, after Zhang Chengdong played briefly for Rayo Vallecano in the 2015-16 season. Wu is already the Chinese with the most minutes ever in the league.
Striker Borja Iglesias opened the scoring for Espanyol with a goal less than 20 seconds into the match in the city of Barcelona. Ruben Alcaraz equalised in the 17th, and Mario Hermoso put the hosts ahead again in the 55th.
Wu Lei’s Espanyol debut attracts 40 million Chinese viewers
Wu scored two goals in this year’s Asian Cup, where the Chinese were eliminated by Iran in the quarter finals. He was the Chinese league’s Golden Boot winner last year, and its top Chinese scorer for five straight seasons.
Espanyol, owned by a Chinese businessman, moved to 11th in the 20-team standings.
Valladolid, owned by former Brazil striker Ronaldo, stayed 16th, not far from the relegation zone. It has lost three in a row and has not won in five rounds.


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Wu Lei becomes first Chinese player to score in Spanish league

(190302) -- BARCELONA, March 2, 2019 (Xinhua) -- RCD Espanyol's Wu Lei (R) competes during a Spanish league match between RCD Espanyol and Valladolid in Barcelona, Spain, on March 2, 2019. RCD Espanyol won 3-1. (Xinhua/Joan Gosa)

Espanyol's Wu Lei, left, with his teammates after he became the first Chinese player to score in a Spanish league match in Barcelona on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua

China’s Wu Lei joins Espanyol: forward leaves Chinese Super League champions Shanghai SIPG for Spanish La Liga strugglers

China's Wu Lei fights for the ball at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup football match against Kyrgyzstan. Photo: AFP

Wu Lei’s Espanyol debut attracts 40 million viewers in China – despite striker playing just 12 minutes

Espanyol’s Wu Lei during his official presentation. Photo: Reuters

Espanyol's supporters attend the presentation of Newly signed Espanyol soccer player Wu Lei during his official presentation at RCDE stadium in Cornella Llobregat, Spain, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. Espanyol has signed striker Wu Lei, the second Chinese player to join the Spanish league. Wu has been playing for Chinese club Shanghai SIPG, where he thrived for several seasons. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

(190130) -- MADRID, Jan. 30, 2019 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lei shows his jersey with Carlos Garcia Pont (L), vice president of Espanyol, and Francisco Joaquin Perez Rufete, sports director of the club, at the press conference held by RCD Espanyol in Barcelona, Spain, Jan. 29, 2019. Spanish Liga Santander club, Espanyol presented the new coming Chinese striker Wu Lei to the fans and press on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Joan Gosa)

epaselect epa07330302 RCD Espanyol's new Chinese forward Wu Lei (R) poses with fans during his presentation as a new RCD Espanyol's player in Barcelona, Catalonia, north eastern Spain, 29 January 2019. EPA-EFE/Andreu Dalmau

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The China forward has been a regular starter since signing from Chinese club Shanghai SIPG earlier this year


The China forward has been a regular starter since signing from Chinese club Shanghai SIPG earlier this year.


Wu Lei becomes first Chinese player to score in Spanish league

.css-1mniedq{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;}The China forward has been a regular starter since signing from Chinese club Shanghai SIPG earlier this year

The China forward has been a regular starter since signing from Chinese club Shanghai SIPG earlier this year