As La Liga heats up entering Matchday 14, all eyes turn to Estadi Montilivi where struggling Girona FC hosts league leaders Real Madrid. This intriguing showdown pits a Catalan side desperate for points against a star-studded Real Madrid squad aiming to extend their slim lead at the top. With Kylian Mbappé in scintillating form and Girona’s home resilience on the line, fans are in for a tactical battle. Dive into our comprehensive preview, including match details, potential lineups, and expert score predictions to get you primed for kickoff.
Match Details: Girona vs Real Madrid
Girona welcomes Real Madrid to the Estadi Montilivi on Sunday, November 30, 2025, for a pivotal La Liga encounter. The match kicks off at 8:00 PM GMT (9:00 PM CET), giving fans across Europe a prime-time spectacle.
Potential Lineups
Both managers face injury headaches, but Real Madrid’s depth could prove decisive. Girona’s Míchel is expected to stick with a pragmatic 4-1-4-1 to counter Real’s attacking prowess, while Alonso opts for a fluid 4-2-3-1 emphasizing width and quick transitions.
Girona Predicted XI (4-1-4-1)
- GK: Paulo Gazzaniga – Solid shot-stopper, but vulnerable to long-range efforts.
- DEF: Hugo Rincón, Arnau Martínez, Vítor Reis, Álex Moreno – A youthful backline that held firm in Seville; Martínez’s versatility at right-back will be key against Vinícius.
- MID: Axel Witsel (DM) – The anchor, shielding the defense with his experience.
- MID: Viktor Tsygankov, Iván Martín, Azzedine Ounahi, Bryan Gil – Tsygankov and Gil provide creativity on the wings, with Ounahi’s energy disrupting midfield.
- FWD: Vladyslav Vanat – The Ukrainian striker has 3 goals this season and could exploit Real’s high line.
Real Madrid Predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
- GK: Thibaut Courtois – Returns from illness for his commanding presence between the sticks.
- DEF: Trent Alexander-Arnold (RB), Raúl Asencio (CB), Álvaro Carreras (CB), Ferland Mendy (LB) – Injuries ravage the backline (Carvajal, Rüdiger, Alaba, Huijsen, Militão out), forcing a makeshift pairing; Alexander-Arnold’s crossing could unlock Girona’s defense.
- MID: Aurélien Tchouaméni, Federico Valverde – The engine room; Valverde’s return from injury adds dynamism.
- ATT MID: Arda Güler, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior – Güler’s vision (5 assists) links play, while Bellingham and Vinícius (3 goals each) terrorize flanks.
- FWD: Kylian Mbappé – The talisman with 13 La Liga goals, fresh off a Champions League masterclass.
Real Madrid enters as heavy favorites (71.4% win probability at 2/5 odds), but Girona’s home form and Real’s defensive woes suggest goals aplenty.
Our Main Prediction: Girona 1-3 Real Madrid.
