Madrid Slip Again as Girona Hold Their Ground
So here’s what’s happening with Real Madrid right now, and honestly, it’s starting to sound like a recurring theme. The team has just collected its third straight league draw , this time a 1–1 result against Girona, and with that, the club has officially surrendered the top spot in LaLiga . Barcelona have slipped ahead, and suddenly the title race looks a whole lot tighter than anyone expected just a few weeks ago.
The game in Montilivi felt like another chapter in a story Madrid fans are tired of reading. The first half was rough. Madrid didn’t dominate, didn’t control, and didn’t even seem clear about how they wanted to play. Commentators were pointing out how slow the team looked, how disconnected the midfield felt, and how ideas just weren’t flowing. Girona took advantage of that sluggishness, and their reward came right before the break. Ounahi—who had already been putting on a show—found the net with a brilliant strike that left Madrid chasing the match once again.
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The criticism toward Madrid’s midfield wasn’t subtle. Many voices felt that what once was the best engine in Europe has been replaced by raw potential that isn’t translating into fluid football. The lineup decisions were debated too—especially leaving out stronger midfield profiles that some felt could’ve helped Madrid take control earlier.
But as shaky as Madrid looked, Kylian Mbappé was operating on a different frequency. Even in a messy match, he kept trying, kept pushing, and kept dragging his team forward. A goal of his was disallowed for a handball, but he eventually got the equalizer from the penalty spot after Vinicius drew the foul. That's Mbappé this season: when Madrid look lost, he finds a way to pull them back into the light.
Defensively, the team survived mostly because of their returning pillars. Rüdiger and Militão , back together after long absences, were immense. They won their duels, covered the mistakes around them, and showed exactly why they’re considered the club’s best defensive pairing. And behind them? Courtois , once again in superhero mode. His huge save at 1–0 kept Madrid alive long enough to fight for the draw.
Despite the late push, Madrid’s surge arrived too late to change the outcome. The bigger issue hovering over everything is how predictable and stagnant the team can look in attack. They struggle to break down compact defenses, and it keeps costing them points.
Now, with Barça on 34 points and Madrid on 33, the league has become a four-way sprint involving Villarreal and Atlético too. Madrid need to rediscover themselves, and fast—because at this rate, every slip is starting to feel heavier than the last.
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