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Lago Junior equals Oscar Plano's unwanted LaLiga record as Deportivo Alaves beat Real Mallorca

Lago Junior got an undesirable LaLiga record as Real Mallorca’s struggles continued following their 2-0 defeat to Deportivo Alaves.

With the game heading for a stalemate at Mendizorrotza, Junior tripped Tomas Pina in his goal area, and VAR replays confirmed that it was a penalty.

2 - Since LaLiga 2009-10, Lago Junior is the second LaLiga forward to concede two penaltis in a single season after Óscar Plano (two in 2018/19). New. pic.twitter.com/xZmZGOe8pk

— OptaJose (@OptaJose) September 29, 2019

In the process, the Ivorian equalled Oscar Plano’s feat of being the second forward to concede two penalties in a single season.