Real Madrid vs Girona Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | La Liga

Real Madrid vs Girona Preview

• Tournament: La Liga
• Date: February 23, 2025
• Kick-off Time: 3:15 pm GMT
• Venue: Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Madrid, Spain

Matchday 25 of the La Liga 2024/25 season will include Real Madrid welcoming Girona at the iconic Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday afternoon. The La Liga title race is heating up and Real Madrid simply cannot afford to drop any more points following their draw with Osasuna last weekend. Girona is currently in the 10th spot with 31 points from 24 matches. The Real Madrid vs Girona fixture is sure to draw plenty of viewers with two highly potent teams facing each other.

Real Madrid have certainly not enjoyed the best of starts to 2025. Los Blancos have acquired just two points in their last three La Liga games, which has resulted in them surrendering their seven-point lead at the top to Barcelona. Despite the underwhelming domestic form, Real Madrid have made huge strides in Europe, getting the better of Manchester City in the Champions League play-offs and advancing to the round of 16. The form of Kylian Mbappe has been a huge positive, with the Frenchman being the club's top scorer with 28 goals. Real Madrid have been awarded the most penalties this season in La Liga (10).

Girona's recent form has been atrocious. In the last six games, the club has managed just a single victory with five defeats. During this period, Girona has scored five goals and conceded 11. Fans have endured a difficult time this term, following a historic campaign last year. The team has not kept a clean sheet in seven matches and conceded an overall 35 goals in La Liga until now. Abel Ruiz is the top scorer for Girona in La Liga with four goals to his name.

Real Madrid Team News

Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti's efforts this season must be applauded in light of the injury crisis at the club. Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao are long-term absentees and will not return before the end of the season. Jude Bellingham's controversial sending-off last week against Osasuna has resulted in a two-match ban for the Englishman. David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger will be available for selection.

Girona Team News

Yangel Herrera (Suspended), Abel Ruiz (Physical Discomfort), and Arnaut Danjuma (Muscle Injury) will miss the game for Girona on Sunday against Real Madrid. Girona's coach Michel prefers to employ a 3-4-3 formation.

Predicted Lineups

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Courtois

Defenders: Valverde, Asencio, Alaba, Garcia

Midfielders: Ceballos, Tchouameni, Guler

Forwards: Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius

Girona Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)

Goalkeeper: Gazzaniga

Defenders: Lopez, Krejci, Blind

Midfielders: Martinez, Arthur, Romeu, Gutierrez

Forwards: Tsigankov, Stuani, Gil

Real Madrid vs Girona H2H Record

Overall, in the last five meetings between the two sides, Real Madrid has won three games, Girona has won a single match, and one game has ended in a draw.

Key Players to watch in Real Madrid vs Girona

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)

A return of confidence has done wonders for Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid. The French captain who was looking out of sorts at Madrid just a few months ago has now suddenly become the most in-form player at the club. Mbappe single-handedly defeated Manchester City's hopes of a comeback at the Bernabeu on Wednesday. He has taken his tally to 28 goals and is second in the league's top goalscorer table. Kylian Mbappe has 3.7 xG in his last five outings.

Miguel Gutierrez (Girona)

Miguel Gutierrez has benefited a great deal since he departed from Real Madrid. The young Spaniard rarely found playing time under Carlo Ancelotti but his talent has been undeniable since day one. Guiterrez has found the perfect system for his playing style at Girona. He is often seen inverting into the midfield and making the most of his technical abilities. He has five tackles and three interceptions in his last six games. Gutierrez has often turned out to be the difference maker for Michel's Girona and he will be required to do the same against Madrid.

Real Madrid vs Girona Prediction

Real Madrid have maintained a superiority over Girona in recent meetings between the two sides. Carlo Ancelotti's men are in a cheerful mood following the tremendous result against Manchester City. The atmosphere of Santiago Bernabeu will also play into the hands of the defending champions.

Predicted Score: Real Madrid 3-0 Girona

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