Real Madrid player ratings vs Girona: La Liga title race over?! Kylian Mbappe goes AWOL at worst possible time as Los Blancos hand Barcelona huge advantage
Disappointing Draw at the Bernabeu
Kylian Mbappe endured an off night as Real Madrid slumped to a 1-1 draw with Girona that may well kill off their La Liga title hopes. Federico Valverde's second-half strike was countered by a Thomas Lemar goal to see the spoils shared at the Bernabeu.
Los Blancos' Title Hopes Dwindling
Los Blancos could trail Barcelona by nine points - with seven games to go - if their bitter rivals win on Saturday. Madrid were in control for much of the first half. Alvaro Arbeloa made changes at the back but kept his main men in attack, and they created in bunches.
- Vinicius Junior came close repeatedly, only to be denied by Paulo Gazzaniga.
- Mbappe was inconsistent and repeatedly failed to connect in front of goal.
- Girona had their forays on the break here and there, but a couple of neat stops from reserve goalkeeper Andriy Lunin kept them out.
Key Takeaways
The draw may have significant implications for the La Liga title race, with Real Madrid's chances dwindling. The team's performance, particularly that of star player Kylian Mbappe, will be a concern for manager Alvaro Arbeloa.
