Overview

• Luka Modric scored a remarkable long-range goal in the first half, giving Real Madrid the lead against Girona at the Santiago Bernabeu.
• Vinicius Jr sealed the 2-0 victory with a late goal, assisted by Kylian Mbappe, breaking Real Madrid's three-game winless streak in La Liga.
• The win moves Real Madrid to 54 points, level with Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table, though Barcelona holds the lead on head-to-head results.
• Barcelona reclaimed the top spot on Saturday with a 2-0 win over Las Palmas, but coach Hansi Flick emphasized the need for improvement despite the victory.
• Atletico Madrid remains in the title race after a 3-0 win at Valencia, with Julian Alvarez scoring twice to bring his season tally to nine league goals.