The last time Girona triumphed at the Bernabeu was back in February 2019. Only this time, a resilient Los Blancos, desperate to close a seven-point gap at the top, return to action at the Bernabeu to face a Girona side that has picked up 15 points from 15 away games.
Real Madrid saw their La Liga title hopes take a huge hit last weekend, suffering a 2-1 defeat to Mallorca. This result leaves Los Blancos sitting second, seven points behind leaders Barcelona, with only eight league games remaining.
It’s La Liga action on Friday, April 10, as Girona travels to Madrid to face Real Madrid, which has won 13 of its 15 home league matches. Los Blancos boss Alvaro Arbeloa will be aiming to refocus his team after recent league and European reverses.
📈Team Form📉
🔹 Real Madrid: Won 13 and lost two of their 15 league matches at the Bernabeu this season.
🔸 Girona: Picked up six points from their last three games, including a recent win over Villarreal.
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
🔥 Real Madrid has won eight of their previous 13 matches against Girona in all competitions.
🔥 It was 1-1 when the pair locked horns in the reverse game earlier this season.
🔥 Real Madrid dropped only six points from a possible 45 at the Bernabeu during their current league campaign.
🔥 Jude Bellingham has yet to play more than 45 minutes since his return from injury, but is set to start.
🔥 This match serves as a crucial clash for both sides ahead of the final eight league games.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
⚪Real Madrid | La Liga Form: 🔴🔴🟢🟢🟢🔴:
Alvaro Arbeloa's side enters this clash with serious ground to make up, looking to close a seven-point gap on league leaders Barcelona in front of their home fans.
With a squad featuring seasoned veterans like Dani Carvajal and clinical finishers like Kylian Mbappe, they provide a stern test for any visiting Catalan outfit.
Having lost 2-1 to Bayern Munich in the first leg, this fixture against domestic opposition is a strategic move to regain momentum for their Champions League trip.
🔴Girona | La Liga Form: 🟡🔴🟡🟢🔴🟢:
Michel's men are looking to build on an impressive result after beating Villarreal 1-0 and moving eight points clear of the relegation zone.
Despite the absence of the injured Marc-André ter Stegen and Donny van de Beek, the Whites and Reds still boast experienced heads like Daley Blind and Ivan Martin.
With a mid-table finish likely and a Champions League second leg looming for their opponents, finding their rhythm in Madrid this week is a top priority for the technical bench.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
⚪Real Madrid (possible):
Lunin, Carvajal, Militao, Huijsen, F. Garcia, Valverde, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Bellingham, Vinicius, Mbappe.
🔴Girona (possible):
Gazzaniga, Martinez, Reis, Blind, Moreno, Beltran, Witsel, Tsygankov, Martin, Ounahi, Ruiz.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨ Jude Bellingham — The English midfielder is set to start his first game back since his return from injury to spark the attack behind the front two.
✨ Aurelien Tchouameni — A vital cog in the Madrid engine room who will be tasked with protecting the backline before his upcoming European suspension.
✨ Ivan Martin — Arrives in great form, having likely retained his spot in the starting XI, posing a constant threat in the Girona midfield.
✨ Abel Ruiz — The potential starter will be expected to lead the line and end the defensive resistance of the capital giants.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Real Madrid/Home to win = 1.32
💵 Girona/Away to win = 9.00
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.73
💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.41
This clash presents a classic clash of priorities: a title-chasing home side in Real Madrid faces a Girona team desperate to exploit a distracted giant before the season ends.
With Real Madrid using this as a vital dress rehearsal for the Champions League, the Bernabeu is set for a compelling La Liga night.
Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the Real Madrid vs. Girona game here on MSport.
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