In a Premier League and LaLiga weekend defined by late drama, the power of a single moment shifted narratives across stadiums in England and Spain.
At Villa Park, Aston Villa once again proved their resilience as Tammy Abraham’s 88th-minute equaliser salvaged a vital point and kept their ambitions alive after struggling for much of the afternoon against a stubborn Leeds side.
Elsewhere, Liverpool staged the most dramatic escape of the round when Alexis Mac Allister pounced deep into the 97th minute to turn a labouring display into a priceless victory at Nottingham Forest, a win pundits quickly branded a “robbery” after the hosts had dominated large spells.
At Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace found relief in the form of Evann Guessand, whose 90th minute breakthrough finally punctured Wolves’ resistance, lifting the tension around Oliver Glasner and easing the club’s precarious situation after weeks of turmoil.
Chelsea, meanwhile, suffered another bruising blow to their top-four aspirations when Burnley’s Zian Flemming rose highest in stoppage time to nod in a 90+3rd minute equaliser at Stamford Bridge, a moment that highlighted the Blues’ recurring fragilities and offered Burnley a vital lifeline in their fight for survival.
But the most seismic late strike came in Spain, where Raúl García stunned Real Madrid with an 89th minute winner at El Sadar, handing Osasuna a famous victory and injecting fresh volatility into the LaLiga title race. In one clinical moment, Madrid’s control at the summit evaporated, and Barcelona were invited back into the conversation.