Real Madrid kept their place at the top of La Liga with a 2-0 victory over Girona at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday evening. This win ensures that Madrid remains level on points with FC Barcelona in the title race, making for an exciting conclusion to the season.
Modric and Vinicius Seal the Win
Madrid took the lead in the 40th minute thanks to a stunning goal from Luka Modric. The Croatian midfielder controlled a clearance from a corner with his chest before volleying it powerfully into the net, leaving Girona goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga with no chance.
Though Jude Bellingham was unavailable for the match, Brahim Diaz stepped up and played an important role in creating several chances for the team. On the defensive end, Thibaut Courtois made a crucial save to deny Arnaut Danjuma, ensuring that Girona was kept off the scoresheet.
In the dying moments of the game, Vinicius Jr. added a second to seal the victory for Madrid. The Brazilian winger finished off a brilliant pass from Kylian Mbappe, who had earlier been thwarted multiple times by Gazzaniga.
Other La Liga Results
In other La Liga action, Real Valladolid, under their new coach Alvaro Rubio, had a tough outing, suffering a heavy 7-1 defeat against Athletic Bilbao. Despite the loss, Bilbao remains in fourth place in the league standings.
Meanwhile, Isco was the standout player for Real Betis, netting twice in a hard-fought 2-1 victory away at Getafe. Real Sociedad also enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 win at home against Leganes.
La Liga Standings
The La Liga title race is intensifying as Real Madrid and Barcelona battle for the top spot. Atletico Madrid is also firmly in the mix, sitting just one point behind the leaders. The standings are as follows:
| Position | Team | Games Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 25 | 54 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 25 | 54 |
| 3 | Atlético Madrid | 25 | 53 |
| 4 | Athletic Club | 25 | 48 |
| 5 | Villarreal CF | 25 | 44 |
With only a few games left, the race for the La Liga title is sure to go down to the wire!
