Juan Carlos Vargas's RCD Espanyol beats Las Palmas with a Substitution from Wu Lei and a New Chance to Thrive

Juan Carlos Vargas's RCD Espanyol beat Las Palmas in the Copa del Rey final with a substitution by Wu Lei, while their chances of thriving continued to grow.

Wu Lei scored his first goal for RCD Espanyol in the second half as the Spanish club moved into third place in the league table. The former Chinese international was one of several players who stepped up during the game, including Youssef Assouar, who made his debut in the Champions League and was instrumental in helping his side win the tournament.

The victory over Las Palmas is a significant step towards the team's aspirations of winning the European title. Despite losing the last two games of the season, RCD Espanyol has shown a lot of resilience and determination since they returned to the La Liga stage after the COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition to their performance against Las Palmas, RCD Espanyol also won another important match against Athletic Bilbao in the Copa de la Liga on Sunday. They have now won four out of six matches this season and are currently in fourth place in the league standings.

Overall, Juan Carlos Vargas's RCD Espanyol remains a strong contender for the Europa League next season. Their ability to adapt to different systems and overcome challenges will be crucial for them in the coming months.