Dramatic Finish in La Liga: Nine Goals Scored in Injury Time

omidbasir- The 21st matchday in La Liga has set a remarkable record, with nine goals scored during injury time across seven of the ten matches. These late goals proved decisive, altering the outcomes for many teams. Consequently, eight teams concluded the day with drastically different sentiments than they had anticipated: an exhilarating surge for some, and a devastating plunge for others. This is the essence of top-level football in a league as competitive as the Spanish Primera División, where a lapse in concentration can overshadow an entire week’s worth of hard work.

This weekend’s fixtures featured numerous instances where the final moments of the match were crucial. Goals continued to be scored even in the 96th, 97th, and 98th minutes, highlighting the increasing significance of added time in determining match results. While extended time offers greater opportunities to score, it does not guarantee success, as many matches conclude without any additional goals. However, at the Estadio Ciutat de Valencia, Mestalla, Vallecas, and Montilivi, late goals had a direct impact on the outcomes.

The only matches that remained unchanged after the 90th minute were Atlético-Mallorca (3-0), Barcelona-Oviedo (3-0), and Sevilla-Athletic (2-1). In these encounters, despite Athletic’s efforts at the Pizjuán, the score remained static as the outcomes were already decided.

In a thrilling match where the locals were leading 2-1, Boayar equalized in the 92nd minute. Just when it seemed the game would end in a draw, Matturro scored the winner in the 96th minute from a corner, giving Levante hope in their battle against relegation.

The match in Vallecas entered its final moments tied, a result that seemed acceptable for both teams, until two late strikes from the visitors saw them snatch a 3-1 victory, leaving the home team shocked.

At Mestalla, a vibrant match culminated in critical added time when a penalty was awarded to Valencia. Ramazani converted it in the 94th minute, sealing a 3-2 win.

In the match at La Cerámica, a late penalty awarded to the visitors allowed Mbappé to secure a 2-0 victory in the 94th minute.

With the score at 2-1 and Celta striving for an equalizer, the Real Sociedad struck decisively with a penalty in the 95th minute, concluding the match at 3-1.

Alavés appeared to have control until a late effort from Betis in the 94th minute saw them score, though it came with only a minute left in added time, proving too late to alter the outcome.

Getafe, who had been savoring their triumph in Montilivi, found themselves equalized at the very end when Reis scored in the 94th minute, resulting in a dramatic last-minute point for Girona.