Maguette Gueye marked his breakthrough moment with Racing de Santander by scoring his debut goal during the high-pressure LaLiga 2 promotion semi-final against Mirandés, reigniting his side’s hopes of reaching the play-off final.
The 22-year-old Senegalese midfielder, signed from Albanian club Partizani, opened his account for the Spanish side in dramatic fashion.
With just 12 minutes played in the return leg at Estadio Municipal de Anduva, Gueye delivered a crucial equaliser that momentarily swung momentum in Racing’s favour.
The home side had taken an early lead through Urko Izeta in the 7th minute, but Gueye quickly responded.
Latching onto a pinpoint cross from André Martín, he arrived at the far post to slot the ball home and level the score.
It was a composed finish from the midfielder, who had been searching for his first goal since arriving at the club.
Gueye’s strike brought the aggregate score to 4-4, setting the stage for an intense battle with a place in the promotion play-off final at stake.
Racing and Mirandés had played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg, leaving everything to be decided in the return fixture.
The Senegalese youngster’s impact has not gone unnoticed.
Known for his composure and work rate, Gueye’s goal underlined his growing influence in José Alberto López’s squad at a critical juncture in the season.
His timely contribution offered a much-needed boost for a club that has been striving to return to Spain’s top flight for the first time since the 2011–12 campaign.
Despite the early lifeline provided by Gueye, Racing faced a tough task ahead.
Mirandés, bolstered by a passionate home crowd, continued to press in search of their own historic promotion.
The tightly contested affair mirrored the intensity of the first leg, with both teams aware that even the smallest error could prove decisive.
Racing’s hopes of promotion may hinge on more than just Gueye’s breakthrough moment, but his first goal for the club will be remembered as a symbol of determination and promise.
As the play-offs unfold, all eyes will remain fixed on whether this vital goal can help propel the Cantabrian side back into La Liga after more than a decade in the wilderness.
🔥 ¡𝗖Ó𝗠𝗢 𝗟𝗔 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗛Ó!
😯 Así fue el gol de Maguette Gueye para igualar la contienda entre Mirandés y Racing#MirandésRacing pic.twitter.com/EKDruGJ4Mb
— Gol de Oro ⚽ (@_goldeoro_es) June 12, 2025
