Madrid's Draw Dilemma: Girona Denies Win in La Liga Thriller
30 November 2025
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Real Madrid fell into a trap of a positive draw at Girona, 1-1, on Sunday night, in La Liga round 14, at the visitors Montilivi stadium, a venue that often stirs drama.
According to Opta, Madrid fired 25 shots at Girona, and the only side ahead of them in shots in a league match this season without securing the win.
The network noted that Madrid have drawn in each of their last three league games, the first time they've recorded three straight draws in a season since December 2019 under Zinedine Zidane.
Morocco's Azzedine Onahi put Girona ahead at 45 minutes, while Mbappe equalized for Madrid from a penalty at 67.
With the draw, Madrid moved to 33 points, second, one behind leaders Barcelona, while Girona climbed to 12 points in 18th, and Madrid still chasing wins on the road.
Punchline: Real Madrid's away-day strategy may soon include souvenirs from every stadium. Punchline 2: Girona's defense is so solid that even the scoreboard is surprised to see Madrid's name on it.
