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LaLiga Race Tightens as Real Madrid Draw Again and Barcelona Lose De Jong Hours Before Atlético

Frenkie de Jong’s late withdrawal with a fever underscores how thin margins and a compressed calendar are shaping the title fight.

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Girona v Real Madrid - Estadi Montilivi, Girona, Spain - November 30, 2025 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe scores their first goal from the penalty spot REUTERS/Albert Gea
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Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v Atletico Madrid - Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - December 2, 2025 FC Barcelona's Dani Olmo scores their second goal REUTERS/Albert Gea

Overview

  • Real Madrid drew 1-1 at Girona for a third straight league stalemate, surrendering the lead to Barcelona by a single point.
  • Azzedine Ounahi put Girona ahead before Kylian Mbappé equalised from the spot after Vinícius Júnior was fouled, with an earlier Mbappé finish ruled out by VAR for handball.
  • Xabi Alonso said his side improved after the break but lacked accuracy in front of goal, comments that follow reports of increased scrutiny following recent results.
  • Barcelona omitted Frenkie de Jong from their squad hours before facing Atlético Madrid after local reports said he had a fever, adding to existing absences.
  • The fixtures were brought forward due to January’s Super Cup, with Barça hosting Atlético on Tuesday and Real Madrid visiting Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday as the top four stay within three points.