Real Madrid played tough to beat visiting team Girona with a score of 2-0. The match was interesting for 90 minutes. Carlo Ancelotti’s squad was still superior in all aspects.
Sunday, February 23 2025, Madrid faced Girona at the Santiago Bernabeu in the continuation of the 2024/2025 La Liga duel. Los Blancos had to win to continue to maintain competition at the top.
Girona fought back well, but the difference in level between the two teams made the difference. This time, Madrid’s winning goal came from Luka Modric (41′) and Vinicius Junior (83′).
This victory maintained Madrid’s position in second place in the 2024/2025 Spanish League standings with 54 points, the same number as Barcelona at the top.
The game was open from the first minute. Real Madrid tried to control the rhythm, but Girona seemed to fight back bravely. 10 minutes later, both teams took turns creating opportunities.
Madrid slowly dominated possession of the ball, pinning down the visiting team. Vinicius had two good chances, but his movement was still stopped. 20 minutes passed.
Madrid’s attacks were still less efficient in finishing. On the other hand, in the 30th minute Girona created the best chance since the match started, but Van de Beek’s close-range shot was still blocked by Courtois.
In the 41st minute, Madrid finally scored. Starting from a corner kick scheme. There was a melee in front of the goal, the ball was not cleared perfectly. Luka Modric then greeted it with a hard volley from outside the penalty box. Goal! Score 1-0.
The match resumed, Madrid still in control. 10 minutes passed, Madrid’s attacks made it difficult for Girona, but there were no additional goals.
In the 58th minute, Vinicius’ hard shot still hit the post. In the 74th minute, Vinicius’ shot was still wide. Madrid continued to try to double their lead.
Madrid’s second goal was finally scored in the 83rd minute. A quick counter-attack scheme from the left side. The collaboration with Mbappe ended with Vinicius’ close-range flick that fooled the opposing goalkeeper. Goal! Score 2-0.
Madrid then lowered the tempo to maintain the lead. Girona struggled to find a gap to fight back. Final score 2-0.
Luka Modric deserves to be named the best player or man of the match for Real Madrid vs Girona.
Modric came on as a starter in this match. Playing 86 minutes on the field, Modric was recorded as the player with the highest passing accuracy (103) on the field.
The 39-year-old midfielder was also the player with the most chances created (6) among other players. Modric released 2 attempts at shots, one of which became a goal.
Modric’s actions and contributions in this match were given a 9.1 rating by FotMob, the highest among other players on the field.
