After half of the journey in La Liga, the first game of the UEFA Europa League, the second game of the Derby in the same city, but unfortunately relegated, and today once again on the road to see their opponents fall, the stadium of sadness and joy in the eyes. The charm of soccer lies in the fact that everything is possible until the final whistle blows! The love and enjoyment of winning has accompanied me through another season. I am grateful for the attention and support of my fans and friends! I'm tired of playing continuously, but now I need a break, and in July, I'm going to relax and unwind.
Up and down, Wu Lei on the bench looking for a chance
Wu Lei's journey to La Liga began on August 15, 2021, when the Spaniards drew 0-0 with Osasuna in the first round, with Wu Lei starting and performing well, with his post-match rating ranking second on the team. It is worth mentioning that this game was Wu Lei's 100th game after joining Espanyol and his 50th La Liga game.
At the beginning of the season, Wu Lei was full of expectations and unknowns for the future. After experiencing the ups and downs of relegation and the rush to the first division, he has a clearer position for himself, "The goal is to fight for more playing time and help the team win, and if I can help the team with goals, it will be even more perfect."
In the second round of the league, Wu Lei came on as a substitute and scored a goal at the end of the game, but it was ruled invalid. After receiving a 100-game robe from the club, Wu Lei took a photo on social media platforms and wrote: "I don't realize that it's 100 games. More numbers will be left to time to complete. Thanks to everyone who accompanied me through the storm."
Wu Lei did not play in the next two rounds. In the 5th round of the league, he came on as a substitute again, but his performance was mediocre. The Spanish media pointed out that his performance on the side road was not good, neither showing the proper speed nor creating threats. People have realized that Wu Lei wants to make a difference in La Liga, the road ahead is still long.
Shutout goal fails to open up more chances for him
Subsequently in the league, Wu Lei spent most of the time on the bench waiting for his chance. Finally in the Copa del Rey match ushered in the first goal of the season. Early morning of December 15, Beijing time, the Spaniards in the second round of the Copa del Rey away 2-1 reversal of Cristo Athletic, Wu Lei debut and scored the equalizer, which is his first goal of the season, ending the long 342 days of scoring drought.
Due to a toe injury, Wu Lei has missed two consecutive rounds of La Liga. Although then manager Vicente Moreno felt that he was not yet back to 100%, he respected Wu Lei's desire to play and find his scoring touch. In the end, Wu Lei collected his first goal of the season, and the manager was looking forward to see if this goal would help him to be sharper in front of goal. But the Copa del Rey goal didn't help Wu Lei to get more playing time later on, and he still lacked the chance to play for a long time.
In such a wait, the league goal came unexpectedly. Beijing time on April 10, the 31st round of La Liga, the Spaniards beat Celta 1-0 at home, Wu Lei came on as a substitute in the 66th minute, and completed his first goal of the season in the 89th minute to help the team complete the shutout. After the game, he was undisputedly elected MVP, the Spanish media for the first time this season collective praise for Wu Lei. Before that, Wu Lei has been in the league 13 times substitutes did not play, "sadness and happiness from the ferry, thank you all!" He wrote a short eight words after harvesting the goal, talking about the pressure he endured in the past this time. Wu Lei also confessed that the days with fewer matches were tough, but he never gave up trying. At the moment, the Spaniards are also getting closer to relegation success, then manager Moreno is naturally happy, he said after the game about Wu Lei's performance: "Facing all that we asked him to do, Wu Lei is facing very well, he has been persistent. We're happy for that, it's what he deserves."
However, that goal was Wu Lei's only goal in the league this season.
Team change, Wu Lei will face more tests in the new season
Wu Lei still hasn't earned more consistent playing time, and he's still waiting for his handful of moments on the bench as he has been doing for most of the season, even after making his debut in the 35th round of the league, which didn't change that fact.
Beijing time on May 9 morning, the 35th round of the league, the Spanish team at home 1-1 draw Osasuna, Wu Lei debut and was replaced after half-time, that is Wu Lei after 197 days to get a chance to debut in the La Liga again. Before that game, Wu Lei had been sitting on the bench for 24 consecutive games in La Liga, and the last time he made his debut in the league dates back to October 2021, when the Spaniards drew 2-2 away from Elche in the 10th round of La Liga.
The condition of the ups and downs and the uncertainty of the playing time, let the age of the growing Wu Lei later to face more and more challenges and problems. Beijing time on May 13, the Spanish salon announced that the commander Vicente Moreno "class", Wu Lei will usher in their own stay in the ocean career of the seventh commander. Join the team 3 years and a half time, Wu Lei constantly in and all the commander in chief, he in his own condition and playing time fluctuations at the same time, but also in the experience of the team's frequent change of command. After the shakeup in the managerial position, the Spaniards completed the remaining two rounds of the league, and Wu Lei only played 20 minutes as a substitute in the final game.
A season has come to an end, Wu Lei has experienced the most real and the harshest stadium sinking and floating, now the most important thing for him is to make good use of the holiday to rest and accompany his family, after that, there will be a more severe test waiting for him. When the team regroups, the new manager of the Spanish team will also take office, Wu Lei will once again face the opportunity and challenge of gaining trust.
