Real Madrid Stumble Again as Girona Hold Them to Draw

Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Girona at Montilivi in a match that left more questions than answers for the Spanish giants. Azzedine Ounahi struck for Girona just before half time, finishing a crisp move from Viktor Tsygankov to leave the visitors stunned. In the 67th minute, Kylian Mbappé converted a penalty awarded after a foul on Vinícius Júnior to restore parity for Madrid. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Madrid lacked a ruthless edge. Their first half opener by Mbappé was disallowed after a VAR review for handball. Girona’s defence held firm with several pivotal saves from their goalkeeper and disciplined marking across the backline. The draw extends Real Madrid’s winless streak to three matches in LaLiga, leaving them trailing leaders FC Barcelona by a point. For Girona, the point is a boost of confidence, showing that tactical discipline and quick transition play can still trouble Europe’s elite. Girona’s manager Michel hailed his team’s first half performance as very good, praising the discipline and pace that exploited Madrid’s vulnerabilities. While the result may not drastically alter the standings, it casts a shadow over Madrid’s momentum and raises fresh doubts over their title challenge.

| 2025-12-01 09:07:05