Viktor Tsyhankov made an appearance in today’s match between Girona and Rayo Vallecano, but his introduction coincided with a dramatic turnaround that saw his team concede two late goals. The Ukrainian midfielder came on in the 79th minute with Girona leading 1-0, but the hosts quickly turned the game around.

Both goals were scored by Randy Nteka, who capitalized on defensive errors and shaky goalkeeping from Girona’s Pau López. The first came from a well-timed finish, while the second was a result of poor marking and a lack of communication in the backline.

The 2-1 defeat sees Rayo Vallecano leapfrog Girona in the La Liga table, adding to the Catalan side’s recent struggles.

2024-25, Spain - La Liga

Rayo Vallecano - Girona 2:1 (0:0)
Goals: Gil B., 58 (0:1); Nteka, 80 (1:1); Nteka, 83 (2:1)

Rayo Vallecano: Batalla; Chavarría; Mumin; Lejeune; Ratiu; Ciss P. (Nteka, 77); López U. (Valentín Ó., 58); Embarba (Álvaro García, 58); Palazón; Camello (Díaz Р., 77); De Frutos (Balliu, 87)
Bench: Cárdenas; Aridane; Espino; Fernandez P.; Guardiola S.; Gumbau; Trejo
Yellow Cards: López U. 21; Nteka 92; Lejeune 97

Girona: Gazzaniga (Pau Lopez, 46); Martinez Ar.; Juanpe; Blind (Frances, 30); López Da.; van de Beek (Tsygankov, 79); Herrera Ya.; Martín I.; Asprilla (Portu, 54); Danjuma (Stuani, 54); Gil B.
Bench: Juan Carlos; Romeu; Solis Jhon; Misehouy; Ruiz Ab.; Miovski
Yellow Cards: Herrera Ya. 70