Raúl Jiménez’s Injury-Time Penalty Salvages Point for Wolves Against Blackburn

Raúl Jiménez made a dramatic return to Wolverhampton Wanderers, scoring a stoppage-time penalty to earn a point against Blackburn Rovers in their Championship opener. The Mexican striker, who had previously netted a goal against England in the World Cup, came off the bench to convert a penalty awarded after Ryan Alebiosu was deemed to have handled the ball in the area. The decision raised eyebrows, as VAR would have scrutinized whether Alebiosu was inside the box when Jackson Tchatchoua's cross struck his arm. This late equalizer was crucial for Wolves, who were looking to avoid an embarrassing start to the season following their relegation from the Premier League.