The calm around Real Madrid lasted only three days. That’s the short journey from one match to the next. From Kylian Mbappé’s four-goal explosion to a lackluster performance against Girona, the team’s 1-1 draw has left fans and management with doubts and one undeniable fact: Real Madrid has lost the top spot to Barcelona. Just three weeks ago, Madrid led by five points and everything looked very different. Five games with only one victory is unusual for the club, and the tension is palpable.
A wake-up call against Girona
The draw against a struggling Girona side coached by Michel was a cold shower for the club, hitting both management and players. The team believed it had found the right path after multiple meetings and discussions, including with Florentino Pérez himself. Victory was expected to silence criticism, but questionable in-game decisions and refereeing calls, including a possible penalty on Rodrygo, kept doubts alive.
While this setback stings, the mood at Valdebebas is clear: this is not the same as the collapses against Liverpool or Rayo Vallecano, where the team seemed defeated from the first minute. Against Girona, the starting lineup fought for points, but lacked spark and clear ideas, a problem not resolved by substitutions.
Confidence in Alonso, but demand for action
Support for Xabi Alonso remains intact. The club is calling for patience, but also a definitive reaction to correct a trajectory now in question, as highlighted by the loss of the league lead.
Another ongoing issue is related to the controversial Rodrygo penalty. Real Madrid continues to push against the Spanish Football Federation and the Technical Committee of Referees, arguing that the second potential penalty was not awarded. This dispute reflects broader frustrations with officiating, tied to past perceived injustices.