Real Madrid – Girona : Preview & Prediction
The match of the 24th day of La Liga between league leaders Real Madrid and runners-up Girona, 2 points behind, is undisputed. Both clubs are locked in the title race, and a win for the visitors would see them overtake their rivals once again. Humiliated in the first leg at home (0-3) on September 30, Girona will be hoping for revenge in the second leg. Girona, who drew 1-1 in the capital in 2022-2023, are aiming for victory, led by striker and top scorer Dovbyk (14 goals).
Real Madrid have broken their heads against Atlético Madrid in their last 5 outings, as Carlo Ancelotti’s side were dumped out at Atlético (4-2 a.e.t.) in the 1/8th final of the Copa del Rey, and were then held to a 1-1 draw at home by Los Colchoneros last weekend on the final day of the league season. Real have conceded 8 goals in their last 5 matches. Girona are unbeaten in La Liga for 15 matches (11 wins and 4 draws). Real’s current runners-up have scored in 14 of their 15 outings in all competitions this season, and failed to find the net at bottom-placed Almeria (0-0) on January 14.
Real Madrid will still be without Alaba (knee), Courtois (knee) and Militao (knee)… Fernandez (muscle injury) and Rudiger (knee) remain doubtful for this clash. Girona will be without Blind (yellow card), Herrera (yellow card), Jastin (ankle), Lopez (muscle injury), Roca (knee) and Villa (knee). Juan Carlos’ presence in Madrid remains uncertain. Real Madrid have conceded 4 goals in their last 4 La Liga games. Girona, for their part, have scored 11 goals in their last 5 games, and their striker Dovbyk is on the back of a hat-trick against Sevilla (5-1) on January 21 (the Ukrainian did not play in the last league match against Real Sociedad).
Real Madrid – Girona : Betting Tips
Real Madrid – Win Odds: 1.55
