Real Madrid is being challenged by Girona this Friday in the 31st round of La Liga at the Bernabeu. Follow the match live on our website.
21:36 – Strange yellow card for Mbappé After a dribble on Francis, Mbappé is penalized for hitting the Catalan defender with his arm as he passed by. It seems completely unintentional on the part of the Frenchman, but he also receives a yellow card.
21:33 – Real is under pressure Girona is dominating possession in the Madrid half without the Merengue managing to recover the ball. Fortunately for Real, the Catalans are unable to score in the final 25 meters.
21:30 – Valverde worries Girona! Found on a pass from Dani Carvajal, Fede Valverde unleashes a powerful shot towards the opposite top corner, but Gazzaniga flies to turn the ball into a corner! Real Madrid doesn’t capitalize on the opportunity.
21:28 – Mbappé offside Kylian Mbappé is flagged offside on the left after receiving a pass from Jude Bellingham, who had won the ball high up the field. The French striker disagrees and expresses his opinion.
21:26 – Martinez’s shot! Girona captain Arnau Martinez is well positioned in the Madrid half and isn’t pressured. He eventually unleashes a powerful shot, narrowly missing Lunin’s goal.
21:24 – Girona playing well Girona players are taking advantage of the available spaces in the midfield and the lack of coherent pressing from Real Madrid.
21:21 – Vinicius shoots After a good one-two with Camavinga at the edge of the box, Vinicius shoots on target but lacks power to trouble Gazzaniga, who easily gathers the ball.
21:18 – Bernabeu not filled As a sign of dissatisfaction among Madrid supporters for Real Madrid in this late season of La Liga, the Bernabeu is far from being full on this Friday night.
21:16 – Lunin saves against Ounahi! After a superb collective action from Girona players, the ball reaches Ounahi in the box on the left. The Moroccan dribbles before unleashing a powerful shot, but Lunin stretches well to deflect the attempt!
21:13 – Mbappé with a good effort! On a good cross from Brahim Diaz from the left, Kylian Mbappé is left unmarked by the Girona defense at the far post and attempts a sliding shot but it’s blocked by a Catalan defender at the last moment with Gazzaniga seemingly beaten.
21:11 – La Liga with a retro vibe The 31st round of La Liga is imbued with a retro theme. The visual aesthetics hearken back to the 90s, with the referee’s and Girona’s kits reminiscent of that era. Real Madrid, however, is playing in their usual kit.
This is just a selection of live updates from the ongoing match between Real Madrid and Girona in La Liga. Stay tuned to our site for more updates.
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