
The League
7:00 p.mApril 10, 2026
Regular season – 31
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Referee: Francisco Hernández Maeso, Spain


Real Madrid


Girona
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2.22
Expected Goals (xG)
0.52
Passing by
538 (92%)
Accurate passes
341 (87%)
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13
G
Andriy Lunin
6.6
20
d
Fran García
7.2
17
d
Raúl Asencio
7.0
3
d
Eder Militão
6.7
2
d
Daniel Carvajal (C)
6.5
m
Brahim Diaz
6
m
Edward Camavinga
7.3
5
m
Jude Bellingham
7.3
m
Federico Valverde
51′
7
F
Vinicius Junior
8.6
F
Kylian Mbappé
13
G
Paulo Gazzaniga
7.9
24
d
Alex Moreno
6.6
12
d
Victor Reis
7.7
16
d
Alexander French
7.2
d
Arnau Martinez (C)
20
m
Axel Witsel
6.9
23
m
Ivan Martin
7.0
18
m
Azzedine Ounahi
6.7
m
Tomás Lemar
62′
15
m
Victor Tsygankov
6.9
14
F
Claudio Echeverri
6.7

The League Standings – First Division
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Real Madrid dropped crucial points at home, drawing 1-1 with a resilient Girona despite dominating much of the La Liga game.
Real Madrid were held to a surprising 1-1 draw by Girona at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Federico Valverde opened the scoring for the home side, but T. Lemar’s equalizer secured a vital point for the visitors.
The result means that Real Madrid remain second in La Liga, without capitalizing on their strong form at home. Girona, sitting comfortably in 12th position, put in an energetic performance.
In the first half, Real Madrid dominated possession with 60% of the ball. They created numerous chances, pressing Girona in their own half from the start.
Kylian Mbappe received the first yellow card of the game in the 35th minute for a rash challenge. Girona’s defense, led by Vitor Reis, remained firm, thwarting the home team’s attack.
Real Madrid registered 18 shots from inside the area, but many missed the target. Girona goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga was tested several times, but kept the score even.
Despite their clear control and offensive intent, Real Madrid went into the break goalless. Coach Carlo Ancelotti would have demanded a more clinical finish from his squad.
The breakthrough finally came to the home side in the 51st minute. Federico Valverde fired home to give Real Madrid a deserved lead and set the Bernabéu crowd alight.
Girona responded bravely, going forward with a new belief. His efforts paid off in the 62nd minute when T. Lemar equalized, silencing the home crowd.
Valverde received his second yellow card in the 76th minute, forcing Real Madrid to play the final phase with ten men. This made Girona’s task of holding on remarkably easier.
Real Madrid, despite being a downed man, pressed hard for a winner. Gazzaniga made several crucial saves, denying Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham from close range. Girona’s H. Rincon also received a yellow card in the 88th minute.
Real Madrid finished the game with 60% possession and 22 shots in total, nine on target. Their expected goals (xG) stood at 2.22, compared to Girona’s 0.52. Gazzaniga made seven key saves.
This draw means Real Madrid remain second in the La Liga standings, dropping valuable points in the title race. Girona’s well-earned point consolidates its position in mid-table.

