A last-gasp goal from Stuani proved golden for Girona, who are walking a tightrope in LaLiga EA Sports.
In a dramatic finale at Vallecas, the visitors snatched a 1-1 draw after Rayo Vallecano had taken the lead through a brilliant strike from Alemao.
**Match Summary**
Rayo Vallecano pushed harder in the second half and went ahead thanks to a superb finish by Alemao in the 85th minute. However, Girona refused to give up. In the 89th minute, Tsygankov delivered a cross into the box, Rayo’s defense lost their marks, and the ever-reliable Stuani headed home to level the score.
The draw had major implications elsewhere, condemning Oviedo to relegation to the Segunda División.
Alemao celebrates his goal for Rayo Vallecano. Photo: EFE
Alemao breaks away with the ball. Photo: Chema Rey/MARCA
**Key Moments**
– 85′ – GOAL! Alemao puts Rayo ahead with a deflected shot from outside the box.
– 89′ – GOAL! Stuani rises highest to head in from a corner, equalizing for Girona.
– 90+1′ – Six minutes of added time announced.
– 90+7′ – Full time: Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Girona.
Both teams had chances late on. Lejeune forced a save from Gazzaniga in the 74th minute, while Gumbau nearly scored for Rayo but fired over from close range. Girona substitute Stuani made the decisive impact after coming on for Fran Beltrán in the 83rd minute.
Detail of Camello’s braid. Photo: LaLiga
The result leaves Girona still fighting for survival, while Rayo missed a chance to climb higher in the table.