Real Madrid claimed a crucial 2-0 victory over Girona at the Santiago Bernabeu.
This win brought them level on points with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.
Luka Modric and Vinicius Junior were the heroes, scoring the goals that sealed the win.
The match began with Real Madrid pushing forward aggressively. Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior were dangerous from the start.
Girona, however, stood firm in defense, making it difficult for Madrid to break through.
Modric’s Magic Opens the Scoring
The deadlock was broken in the 41st minute. A corner clearance fell perfectly for Luka Modric outside the box.
The Croatian maestro took a moment, allowed the ball to drop, and fired an incredible half-volley into the top corner.
The Bernabeu erupted in celebration as Modric’s goal showcased his world-class technique.
Girona had defended well up to that point, but the moment of brilliance from Modric left them stunned.
The first half ended with Madrid leading 1-0.
Madrid Dominates the Second Half
After the break, Madrid continued their dominance. Mbappe nearly doubled the lead with a curling shot that went inches wide.
Aurelien Tchouameni also came close, heading a free kick over the bar.
Girona had a few counterattacks but struggled with their final pass. Madrid’s defense, led by Antonio Rudiger and Thibaut Courtois, remained solid throughout the match.
Vinicius Seals the Victory
Madrid kept pressing, and their persistence paid off in the 83rd minute.
Mbappe, who had been a constant threat, played a perfect through ball to Vinicius Junior.
The Brazilian kept his composure and slotted the ball past Girona goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga to make it 2-0.
The goal was Vinicius’ ninth of the season, and Mbappe’s assist brought his goal contributions to 20 in La Liga.
With this, Madrid ensured all three points stayed at the Bernabeu.
Girona’s Struggles Continue
This defeat marked Girona’s third consecutive loss in La Liga.
They struggled to create clear chances and found it difficult to cope with Madrid’s pace in attack.
Donny van de Beek had their best opportunity, but Courtois denied him with a fantastic save in the first half.
Girona will need to regroup quickly if they want to maintain their position in the top half of the table.
Their recent poor form is a concern for manager Michel, who will be looking for solutions in the coming matches.
Madrid’s Title Charge Continues
This victory puts Real Madrid level on points with Barcelona, with both teams having 54 points.
However, Barca remains ahead due to the head-to-head record. Atletico Madrid sits third with 53 points, keeping the title race extremely tight.
With 25 matches played, every game is crucial for Madrid. They will now shift their focus to their next league fixture, hoping to maintain their winning momentum.
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