Real Madrid have closed the La Liga title gap to two points this weekend via a 3-0 win at Girona.
Match Report
Los Blancos are now within striking distance of their El Clasico rivals Barcelona who drew 2-2 at Real Betis earlier today.
If Real Madrid win their remaining game in hand at the start of 2024 they could overtake the Catalans at the summit in January.
The visitors did take a while to get up to full speed in Catalonia as Jude Bellingham steered home his fifth league goal in as many games before the break.
That ultimately tipped the balance for Real Madrid after the restart as Arda Guler raced clear to slot home his first of the season and Kylian Mbappe bulleted home his ninth league goal of the campaign.
The focus now switches quickly to the UEFA Champions League, and a midweek trip to Atalanta, as the defending champions look to get their European challenge back on track.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
5' Match Event for Girona vs Real Madrid
10' Asprilla left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left!
15' Match Event for Girona vs Real Madrid
21' Highlight from Girona vs Real Madrid
29' Donny van de Beek right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high!
33' Díaz right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner!
34' Match Event for Girona vs Real Madrid
36' GOAL! Jude Bellingham scores to the centre of the goal! Girona 0-1 Real Madrid
39' Kylian Mbappé's shot is saved!
47' Yellow Card! Mbappe booked!
47' Match Event for Girona vs Real Madrid
51' Tchouaméni header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal!
55' GOAL! Arda Güler nets with Bellingham's through ball! Girona 0-2 Real Madrid
61' Dani Ceballos replaces Jude Bellingham because of an injury!
62' GOAL! Mbappé scores with a great pass from Modric! Girona 0-3 Real Madrid ()
74' Mbappé's right-foot shot from box is saved, assisted by Modric's through ball!
78' Match Event for Girona vs Real Madrid
81' Highlight from Girona vs Real Madrid
89' Match Event for Girona vs Real Madrid
Line-ups
Girona XI: Romeu, D.López, Gazzaniga, Van de Beek, Iván Martín, Ladislav Krejci, Bojan Miovski, Miguel Gutiérrez, Gil, Yáser Asprilla, Arnau Martínez
Subs: Stuani, Blind, Juan Carlos, Juanpe, Portu, P. Lopez, Arnaut Danjuma, Abel Ruiz, Alejandro Francés, Gabriel Misehouy, Silvi Clua, Jastin García
Real Madrid XI: Modric, Courtois, Rudiger, Vazquez, F Mendy, Mbappe, Valverde, Brahim, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Jude Bellingham, Arda Güler
Subs: Vallejo, Ceballos, Andriy Lunin, Fran García, Raúl Asencio, Endrick, Sergio Mestre, Daniel Yañez
Mranonymous23
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We are with you Darling boy it's going to be all right🫶🔥
pompooFC
259
Madrid won but the pain goes to barca fc 100 likes from Madrid fans
vouenrsuy
234
He has now scored in the last five laliga games in a row what a player he is
eggosa91
191
Nice performance three point Never forget this man ageing like fine wine 🍷
xzibiteuro
170
respect to this Gem 💎. we miss this celebration 🎉
zubsain55
141
alhamdulillah Hala Madrid
Mranonymous23
129
It's the high tuck in for me🤣🔥🔥
eggosa91
112
One step closer ! . Save this comment Madrid is winner the Laliga 🤲
eggosa91
104
Guler is just as good as yamal the only difference is PR and less game ! . Massive potential!
DRSenyo
90
Atalanta. we're coming 😡😡😡😡
cacclnpsu
85
You can't love football and hit Mbappe
xzibiteuro
81
no matter what REAL MADRID is going through.. winning against GIRONA has never been a problem...
Mranonymous23
72
Barca drew City drew Bellingham goal and assist Area Guler finally finds the net Mbappe is getting back gradually such a great night for all madridistas Hala Madrid🤍🔥🔥
deomodricdavid
60
Hey mate, add those 3pts on the table, then comment HALLA MADRID🫶
xzibiteuro
44
what a BELLIGOALLLL....
Earnester
33
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ObiaaMaameTw3
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Aishayast
12
jude bellingham with a beautiful assist arda güler 🇹🇷💎🐐England
dougiefresh
10
Jude Bellingham's last five La Liga games ⌚ ⚽🎁 ⚽ ⚽🎁 ⚽ ⚽🎁 Back in form 🔥
CharlesEkow77
10
Mbappe will be fine
Torrique876
9
imagine Mbappe having an awful debut Season n has 9 goals n raphinah having the season of his life at 11 🤣
TanveerRandhawa
9
Today Barcelona played liked Barcelona and Real Madrid like Real Madrid
PADEEyoung
7
more blessings to CR7 and Mbappe
dougiefresh
7
A certain fan base looking in the rear view mirror right now, trembling
Yaoaceipuz
7
Hansy flick after watching 👀 Madrid win 3 against Girona 😆 🤣 😂
Germ1985
8
Actual Campeón Champions and Liga… Cry more Fakecelona fans… Coming for your assssssssss
moceinstz
7
we are the best team in the world
Mahmud_Hasan
7
Meanwhile, Barcelona watching this match…😆
Rj13
8
FACTS this season 1. When Barca win or draw man city also win or draw . When Barca lose, Man city also lose 2. Real Madrid are not the best during week days games but are capable during weekend games 3. Chelsea going into any game is doubtful but the end they produce great results 4. Man Utd will always be man utd no matter the best coach they get
IsahAliyu
7
Barca fans aren't happy with the result
LivingstoneDl
7
today was best day best game. Mbappe is gradually gaining confidence, he will make it and confuse enemies
ElishaValverde
7
Respect 👏👏 1 goal 1 assist another outstanding performance for the Englishman
eggosa91
7
Show me a better mid fielder and I will deactivate immediately 😮💨
KALLON51990
7
If every Madrid players had the same attitude of this guy, no team could ever stand in their Way so easily.