Girona – Real Madrid: Carlo Ancelotti’s Men Bounce Back? (0-3)

Real Madrid swept aside Girona with a win at Montilivi Stadium. A subpar first half highlighted all Real Madrid's woes in and out of possession before Luka Modrić stepped up in a convincing fashion, bossing the events of the second part of the game. Arda Güler scored his first goal of the season, and Kylian Mbappé returned to register his name on the scoresheet, whereas Jude Bellingham kept playing the savior role during his team's crisis.

Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri.

Since the start of the season, Real Madrid’s story could be summarized in the following points: regression on the pitch, consistency issues, marquee singing underperforming, injuries aggravating the team situation, and most importantly, the second version of the Galacticos not meeting the expectations.

Athletic Club upset Real Madrid at San Mamés with a defeat exacerbating Carlo Ancelotti's situation in the dugout and allowing Barcelona to cling to the lead. However, Hansi Flick's men repeatedly kept their rivals' hopes to stay in the competition alive.

Thibaut Courtois started in goal. Aurélien Tchouaméni filled the right center-back spot alongside Antonio Rüdiger. Lucas Vázquez operated as right back, whilst Ferland Mendy held the left back position. Luka Modrić, Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham, and Arda Güler sat in the middle of the park. Kylian Mbappé led the attack with Brahim Diaz.

Miguel Ángel S . . .