Real Madrid narrow LaLiga gap with 3-0 victory over Girona
GIRONA, Spain: Real Madrid delivered a commanding performance to defeat Girona 3-0 on Saturday, cutting Barcelona’s lead in LaLiga to just two points. Goals from Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler, and Kylian Mbappé sealed the win, leaving Real second in the table with 36 points and a game in hand over leaders Barcelona, who were held to a 2-2 draw by Real Betis.
Bellingham continued his sensational form, opening the scoring in the 36th minute after capitalizing on a loose ball in the box. The England international then set up Arda Guler with a precise through ball for Madrid’s second goal early in the second half. The midfielder has now scored in five consecutive LaLiga matches, further solidifying his impact since joining the club.
Despite his excellent performance, Bellingham was forced off with a knock shortly before Mbappé added the third goal in the 62nd minute with a sharp finish from a tight angle. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti later reassured reporters that Bellingham’s injury was not serious, but the team also suffered a setback with full-back Ferland Mendy picking up a muscular injury.
Girona, who remain eighth with 22 points, struggled to match Madrid’s intensity and succumbed to their sixth defeat in 16 league matches. Real will now shift focus to their Champions League clash at Atalanta on Tuesday, hoping to carry their domestic momentum into Europe.(Reuters)
