Wolverhampton Wanderers lost 3-2 to Espanyol on Thursday, but Daniel Podence came away with praise from some supporters after having a hand in both goals on the night.
Two assists on his first Wolves start.
— Wolves (@Wolves) February 27, 2020
Espanyol went ahead through Jonathan Calleri after a quarter of an hour but Wolves equalised minutes later through Adama Traore. Podence picked up the ball out wide, dribbled down the right flank and then cut inside to square the ball for Traore.
Espanyol took the lead again through Calleri in the 57th minute, but Wolves once again pegged them back. In the 79th minute, Podence was freed down the left flank and crossed for Matt Doherty to finish from close range.
Wolves ended up losing the game, but the 24-year-old’s performance was one positive.
Man of the match is for sure Podence. Two assists and some really useful movement and runs. With him, Jota, Raul, Traore and Neto, we have some real options going forward. #wwfc
— James Flynn (@james_flynn) February 27, 2020
Only positive from tonight is that podence is a baller #wwfc
— RJ9 (@RampantRaul) February 27, 2020
That was hardly a top drawer performance by Wolves. Podence looked fantastic tho and onto round of 16! #wwfc
— Krysta (@krittterrr) February 27, 2020
Thought Podence had a very good game. He will be a very important player next season for us #wwfc
— Ryan (@ryharding_) February 27, 2020
https://twitter.com/SoamesI/status/1233117842586972165?s=20
The main positive, of course, being Podence and he certainly looks capable of contributing at any level we would be operating at. Would be interesting to see him up alongside Jimenez and Traore/Jota #WWFC
— Musings from Molineux (@molineuxmusings) February 27, 2020
Podence was the only bright spark tonight but Nuno could afford to make changes and it paid off. 👍🏼 #WWFC
— Jake Longworth (@JakeLongworth) February 27, 2020
Some debut for Daniel Podence 🔥
Shots: 2️⃣
Assists: 2️⃣
Completed dribbles: 2️⃣
Pass completion: 8️⃣0️⃣%
Rating: 8️⃣#WWFC pic.twitter.com/BJJcjViUN6— Wolves Live (@WolvesFC_latest) February 27, 2020
https://twitter.com/TonyWilde99/status/1233160920089710594?s=20
Against Espanyol, Podence played for 90 minutes, had 52 touches, won one aerial duel, completed 80% of his 30 passes, created two chances, had two shots, found a teammate with 66% of his long balls, whipped in one crosses, made one tackle, had two successful dribbles and made three interceptions.
Wolves are now into the last-16 of the Europa League which will begin on March 12.
How far will Wolves go in the Europa League?
Final
Semi-final
Quarter-final
No further than the round of 16
