Real Madrid were held to a frustrating 1–1 draw by Girona, allowing Barcelona to climb to the top of the La Liga table. The reigning champions slipped from first to second after failing to secure all three points in a tense encounter on Sunday night.
The match began with high intensity as Girona, backed by a lively home crowd, looked determined to challenge the Spanish giants. Their efforts were rewarded in the 45th minute when Azzedine Ounahi broke the deadlock with a composed finish, sending the stadium into celebration. The goal came at a crucial moment, giving the hosts a psychological advantage just before halftime.
However, Real Madrid responded quickly. Just five minutes earlier, they had equalised through a sharp finish from their star forward, who converted with precision in the 40th minute. Despite dominating large periods of the match and creating several promising opportunities, Madrid were unable to find the winning goal. Their frustration was evident, especially after a missed chance in the 67th minute that could have changed the outcome.
