Munir El Haddadi came off the bench to score a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser for Leganés, salvaging a 1-1 draw against Girona in La Liga after his side played more than 70 minutes with ten men.
The match took a turn for the worse early on for Leganés, who were reduced to ten players in the 16th minute when midfielder Seydouba Cissé was shown a red card.
The dismissal left the home side facing a steep uphill battle for the remainder of the match.
Despite their numerical disadvantage, Leganés managed to remain organised and competitive.
Their resistance, however, was eventually broken in the 54th minute when Girona capitalised on their advantage to take the lead.
The visitors looked to be heading for all three points as the match edged into the final stages.
Leganés manager turned to his bench for inspiration, bringing on Moroccan international Munir El Haddadi in the 76th minute.
The move paid dividends deep into added time. In the 92nd minute, El Haddadi capitalised on a defensive lapse, pounced on a loose ball, and calmly slotted it past the Girona goalkeeper to level the score at 1-1.
The goal sparked wild celebrations at Butarque, offering a glimmer of hope in Leganés’ fight to avoid relegation.
The draw moves the Madrid-based side to 30 points, leaving them in 19th place—still within the drop zone but just four points adrift of safety, with Deportivo Alavés currently occupying the last survival spot.
While the result may not be enough to lift Leganés out of danger, it serves as a crucial morale boost in their bid to remain in the top flight.
For Munir, the late goal reinforces his value as a game-changer, particularly in high-pressure situations.
Leganés will now look to build on this hard-fought point as the La Liga season heads into its final stretch, with every match a potential turning point in their survival campaign.
