Eric Bailly rescued Real Oviedo with a stoppage-time equaliser as they fought back to claim a dramatic 3‑3 draw away to Real Sociedad on Saturday, 21 February, in Matchday 25 of La Liga.
Trailing 3‑2 deep into stoppage time, the Ivorian defender rose to the occasion, heading in a precise delivery from Santi Cazorla in the 93rd minute, sending the Oviedo fans at Aneota into a frenzy.
The match had been tight in the first half, with Sociedad controlling possession but failing to break down Oviedo’s resilient defence.
Goalkeeper Aarón Escandell made several important saves to keep his team level, and the score remained 0‑0 at halftime.
Oviedo stunned the hosts early in the second half when Federico Viñas scored twice in quick succession (around the 50th and 52nd minutes) to put the visitors ahead 2‑0.
Both goals came from sharp finishes inside the box, giving Oviedo a dream start after a cautious first half.
Real Sociedad responded strongly, with Orri Óskarsson pulling one back around the 60th minute to make it 2‑1.
The pressure continued, and Duje Caleta‑Car scored from a set-piece to give Sociedad a 3‑2 lead as the game entered the final minutes, looking to snatch all three points.
Just when defeat seemed certain, Santi Cazorla drove forward and delivered a perfect cross into the box, allowing Bailly to head home in the 93rd minute.
The late goal salvaged a point for Oviedo, leaving Sociedad frustrated at letting control slip and giving Oviedo a crucial morale boost in the league.
