[아이뉴스24 송대성 기자] In the Spanish La Liga, Real Mallorca’s Lee Kang-in (21) seized a starting opportunity and ran around the ground for 60 minutes, but might not cut the team’s losing streak.
Mallorca lost 0-1 in the away match of the 2021-2022 La Liga round 29 once morest Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, Spain on the 20th (Korean time).
Mallorca, which has fallen into a swamp of 6 straight losses, is in the 17th place with 6 wins, 8 draws and 15 losses (26 points) and is in danger of falling into the relegation zone.
Espanyol, who was undefeated in 3 matches (2 wins, 1 draw), climbed to 11th place with 9 wins, 9 draws and 11 losses (36 points).
Kang-in Lee started as a starter for the first time in 10 games since the match once morest Barcelona on January 3rd. And he saw a scoring opportunity by showing a lively movement and sharp passing, but failed to hunt for an attacking point as the finishing process was not smooth.
Mallorca unleashed the attack with Lee Kang-in as the center. However, his expected goal was rather taken by Espanyol.
In the 42nd minute of the first half, Espanyol shook Mallorca’s net with a left-footed shot from Raul de Tomas following receiving a pass from Sergi Darde.
Mallorca, who was being taken away, tried to change by replacing Lee Kang-in in the 15th minute of the second half and replacing Kubo Takefusa.
However, he lowered his head as he might not open Espanyol’s goal until the end.
/Reporter Dae-seong Song([email protected])
