Veteran striker Cristhian Stuani came off the bench to inspire Girona's 2-1 comeback win against Valencia on Saturday. The late drama helped Girona climb back to top of the La Liga -- 3 points clear of Real Madrid who have a game in hand.
Valencia, ninth in the point table after the game, had taken the lead against the flow of play at Girona's Montilivi Stadium when Hugo Duro capitalized on a defensive error in the 56th minute.
The 37-year-old Stuani started the stunning comeback with a goal in the 82nd minute from a cross by fellow substitute Yan Couto. Girona took the lead in the 88th when another cross by Couto intended for Stuani appeared to be turned into the goal by Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera, although the league's website credited Stuani with the goal.
Barcelona hosts Atletico Madrid on Sunday with both teams seven points behind Girona. Atletico also has another game in hand.