Thoughts before the Real Madrid vs. Girona game
This season, Real Madrid has played very well. Carlo Ancelotti’s team won the Spanish Suρer Cup and is currently in first place in La Liga. After 23 rounds, Real Madrid had 58 points, which was 8 points more than Barcelona and 10 points more than Atletico Madrid. There don’t seem to be many chances left for the two teams above to catchup to Real Madrid. Real Madrid was very close to beating Diego Simeone’s team Atletico Madrid in the previous round. They were ahead for more than 90 minutes. Because of Marcos Llorente’s goal in the 90+3 minute, the home team at Santiago Bernabeu lost two points and missed the chance to get further ahead of Girona.
For Girona, Michel’s army had a hard time against Real Sociedad, so the points had to be split. Real Madrid is still in first place, but Girona is only 2 points behind them. This gap could close at any time. If the Catalans win this weekend, they will be ahead of their opponents in the ranks. Real Madrid hasn’t lost a home game this season, so this won’t be easy.
Real Madrid is worried about one thing, even though they are ranked higher and are playing at Santiago Bernabeu, which is known as the “Holy Land.” Every single one of Real Madrid’s center defenders is having trouble right now, so coach Carlo Ancelotti will probably have to keep letting Carvajal play that position. On the other hand, Girona was glad to see striker Artem Dovbyk back. He has scored 14 goals in La Liga. The Ukrainian striker’s strong flying skills can make things hard for Carvajal, a defender who was born in 1992 and isn’t very tall and isn’t good at high ball battles.
The past of form and cоnflict Girona vs. Real Madrid
This season, Real Madrid has only lost twice in all tournaments. In both La Liga and the King’s Cup, they all lost to “rival” Atletico Madrid. As of September 2018, the capital team has not lost in 17 La Liga 2023/2024 games. Their last loss was to Atletico Madrid.
This season, Girona is also in great shape; the Catalan team hasn’t lost in 15 straight La Liga games.
In the most recent match between the two teams, Real Madrid won 3-0. Real Madrid and Girona have played 9 times in all categories since 2017. Real Madrid has won five games, tied one, and lost three.
Facts about the Real Madrid vs. Girona game
Coach Carlo Ancelotti is having a terrible time because so many of the center players are hurt. And Alaba said he will be out for the rest of the season. Eder Militao, on the other hand, can’t come back until March or April. Rudiger missed the game against Atletico Madrid because of an ιnjury to his thigh. The German player probably won’t be able to play in this one either. Girona is still in the lead. Captain Nacho is too busy because he has been under a lot of strеss from figҺting lately.
Midfielders Daley Blind and Yangel Herrera are not available to Coach Michel because they have been given too many yellow cards and will not be able to play for one game. Juan Carlos, David Lopez, Joel Roca, and Toni Villa are all hurt and can’t play.
Real Madrid vs. Girona: Who Will Play?
It’s Lunin, Vazquez, Carvajal, Tchouameni, Mendy, Camavinga, Kroos, Valverde, Bellingham, Rodrygo, and Vinicius Jr. for Real Madrid.
Girona’s starting lineup is Gazzaniga, Yan Couto, Arnau Martinez, Miguel Gutierrez, Tsyhankov, Aleix Garcia, Ivan Martin, Savio, Portu, and Dovbyk.
Guess the score for Real Madrid vs. Girona: 2-1