Winning goal in the ninth minute of added time: Real Madrid was two goals behind against UD Almeria in the Primera División on Sunday (January 21, 2024) and still won. FC Barcelona was also worried for a long time.
Right-back Dani Carvajal made the decision in a memorable game. He scored the 3-2 (0-2) winning goal for Real Madrid in stoppage time (90+9). With 51 points, the “Royals” are top of the table again, their first pursuer is FC Girona (49). The surprise team will face Sevilla FC on Sunday evening (9 p.m.) and can move past them with a win.
Almeria shocks Real – goal after 39 seconds
Largie Ramazani scored the opening goal after 39 seconds for bottom-placed Almeria, who were still without a win, and Edgar Gonzalez (43′) increased the lead for the underdogs before the break. In the second half, the “Royals” successfully defended themselves against the impending embarrassment.
The ex-Dortmund Jew Bellingham converted a hand penalty (56th), Vinicius Junior equalized (67th) before Carvajal actually scored the winning goal. At this point, Real were playing in the majority after Almeria’s Gaizka Garitano had seen yellow-red (90th+7).
Two goals in the final phase – Barca celebrate late
FC Barcelona celebrated a 4-2 (1-0) win at Betis Sevilla and is now third, seven points behind Real. Ferran Torres (21′, 48′) initially gave the defending champions the lead, while Isco (56′, 59′) equalized for the hosts. Joker Joao Felix (90th) and again Torres (90th + 2) ensured the guests’ victory late on.
National team captain Ilkay Gündogan played through for Barca, Robert Lewandowski was substituted in the 63rd minute. The goalscorer was replaced by 18-year-old Vitor Roque.
The FC Barcelona players form a cheering cluster after the late victory at Betis Sevilla.