Raúl Jiménez converts injury-time penalty for Wolves against Blackburn
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 9:21 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Raúl Jiménez scored a stoppage-time penalty to secure a point for Wolves in their Championship debut against Blackburn on August 14, 2026. The penalty was awarded for a handball by Rayan Alebiosu, with some debate over whether the infringement occurred in the area. This goal marked Jiménez's return to Wolves after a previous spell with the club, providing a crucial moment to avoid an embarrassing loss. The match will continue to be important as Wolves seek to establish themselves in the Championship after their recent relegation.
- •Jiménez scores first goal in his second spell with Wolves.
- •Penalty awarded for handball by Blackburn's Rayan Alebiosu.
- •Match on August 14, 2026, marks Wolves' return to the Championship.
- •Wolves avoid defeat with equalizer in stoppage time.
- •The match's circumstances raise questions about VAR's role.
- 9:21 PMThe Guardian Sport — Raúl Jiménez’s injury-time penalty salvages point for Wolves against Blackburn
"Raúl Jiménez marked his return to Wolves with the stoppage-time equaliser that saved them from an embarrassing start to their return to the Championship. The Mexico striker, who scored against England during the World Cup finals, retained his composure to convert a penalty given for handball by Rayan Alebiosu that would have had VAR questioning whether the defender was in the area when Jackson Tchatchoua’s cross struck his arm. Thankfully for Wolves, the video assistant referee is no longer their problem. Jiménez, who had bought scarves for all supporters in the South Bank in gratitude for their response to welcoming him home, tucked away his first goal in this second spell for the club he graced during their recent heyday. Continue reading...
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