At 4 o'clock Beijing time on January 11, the 20th round of La Liga, Espanyol played at home against Elche. In the first half, Pere Miria scored two goals in a row, Molon's goal was cancelled and De Thomas scored on the penalty spot. In the second half, the two sides did not succeed, and espanyol lost 1-2. In this campaign, Wu Lei did not get the opportunity to play, sitting on the bench for 5 consecutive rounds of La Liga.
Competition focus
Espanyol set an embarrassing 56-year record: For the first time since 1966, Espanyol lost at home to Elche.
Espanyol unbeaten at home: After this campaign, Espanyol's home unbeaten run was fixed in 7 consecutive games, unable to equal the record set five years ago.
Wu Lei created an embarrassing career in The West: Wu Lei failed to play in 5 consecutive league rounds and failed to start in La Liga for 10 consecutive rounds.
Live match
Just six minutes into the opening, the Spaniard complained about the opponent's handball, but the referee ignored it, Morient crossed, Pere Miria followed up the goal, and the Spaniard fell behind 0-1.
In the 14th minute, Moshica's cross from the left was met by Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia and Pere Miria's header was deflected twice, leaving Espanyol trailing 2-0.
In the 25th minute, De Thomas made a precise cross from the right, and the follow-up Moron volleyed the ball into the net, but unfortunately the offside was first, and the goal was invalid.
In the 45th minute, De Thomas received a long pass, and the front of the penalty area turned around and volleyed, but unfortunately it was directly deflected.
In half-time, Cady Barry suffered an elbow blow from his opponent and the referee awarded a penalty. Then, De Thomas hit the knife and the Spaniard pulled back a city, 1-2!
In the 73rd minute, De Thomas received a long pass from his teammate at the back, but unfortunately the stop was too large and was confiscated by the opposing goalkeeper.
In stoppage time, De Thomas kicked a powerful kick straight away, and finally the Spaniard lost 1-2 to the opponent.
Match data
Both sides of the lineup
Espanyol starters: 34-Joan Garcia, 22-Alex Vidal, 24-Serch Gomez, 4-Cabrera, 3-Pedrosa, 20-Cady Barre (85' 8-Merida), 6-Moranes, 23-Embarba (67' 18-Di Mata), 9-Puado (84' 29-Carreras), 16-Lorenzo Morón (58' 21-Melamet), 11-de-Thomas
Elche starts: 13 Badia, 22 Mohica, 6 Begas, 5 Berdu (77' 24 Sanchez), 14 Palacios, 10 Mira, 2 Gumbau, 21 Mascarel, 11 Moriente (70' 17 Fernandez), 7 Carrillo (88' 8 Lauer Guti), 12 Lucas Perez (88' 20 Piatti)