RCD Espanyol have secured their first victory of the season after overcoming Las Palmas 1-0 in La Liga action at Estadio Ramon de Carranza on Saturday afternoon.

The match was a closely contested affair as both sides put in strong performances but it was RCD Espanyol who emerged victorious thanks to a goal from Wu Lei in the 69th minute.

Wu Lei, who is currently on loan from Shanghai SIPG, has been a key player for the team this season and his impact was evident once again against Las Palmas.

He created several chances for his teammates and showed great composure on the ball, leading to his side's only goal of the game.

Las Palmas, however, had a few chances of their own but were unable to convert them into goals. The visitors struggled to create any real chances throughout the match.

Despite not registering any shots on target, RCD Espanyol managed to hold on to their lead until the final whistle, securing all three points and moving up to sixth place in the league table.

It was a much-needed win for RCD Espanyol, who had lost their last two matches and were looking to get back on track. The win will provide some much-needed confidence going forward.

Overall, it was a solid performance from RCD Espanyol, especially given the tough opposition they faced. They will now look to build on this result and continue their push for a top-four finish in the league.