Cristhian Stuani has set a new La Liga record
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In the latest round of the Spanish La Liga, Girona defeated Athletic Bilbao at home, securing the victory in the 90+9 minute.
In this match, 37-year-old Girona forward Cristhian Stuani set an incredible record in the tournament's history. He came on as a substitute during stoppage time and six minutes later converted a penalty to bring his team a crucial win.
This goal marked Stuani's 29th in La Liga after coming on as a substitute, surpassing the record of the renowned Spanish striker Julio Salinas, which had stood for over 20 years. Salinas had scored 28 goals after coming on as a substitute.
After the ninth round, Girona climbed to 11th place in the standings, now holding 12 points.
Alex Olise
Dailysports's expert
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