Real Madrid marked their return to winning ways with a commanding 2-0 victory over Girona at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, propelling themselves into second place in LaLiga. The triumph, featuring a spectacular volley from Luka Modric and a clinical finish from Vinícius Júnior, ended their three-game winless streak in impressive fashion.
The match initially saw Madrid taking their time to find their rhythm, but once they settled, their dominance became increasingly apparent. The breakthrough came in the 41st minute when Modric demonstrated his exceptional technical ability, connecting with a cleared corner to send a sublime long-range volley into the top corner of the net.
As the game progressed, Real Madrid's attacking prowess continued to test Girona's defensive resilience. The partnership between new signing Kylian Mbappe and Vinícius Júnior proved particularly fruitful, culminating in the team's second goal in the 83rd minute. Mbappe's precise through ball found Vinicius, who cleverly slipped his shot beneath Girona goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga to secure the victory.
The win carries significant implications for the LaLiga title race, bringing Madrid level on points with Barcelona at 54 points after 25 games. While Barcelona maintains their lead through superior head-to-head results following their 2-0 victory against Las Palmas on Saturday, the competition remains intense. Atlético Madrid sits closely behind in third place with 53 points, having secured a convincing 3-0 win at Valencia on Saturday, setting the stage for an exciting championship battle as the season progresses.
