"Madrid were held to a third consecutive La Liga draw at lowly Girona on Sunday, where they were forced to fight back from a goal down. Athletic Bilbao, who are eighth in the division with 20 points from their opening 14 games, sealed a 2-0 win at Levante on Saturday with goals from Robert Navarro and Nico Williams. The draw with Girona increases the pressure on Real coach Xabi Alonso, with recent rumours suggesting his future is in doubt in the Madrid dugout."
"We are up there, it's all very even, it's a long season and we have to continue, Alonso told reporters after the game. I liked the reaction from the players. It was not enough to turn it around, but we were close, and we have to continue with the unity we have, being self-critical enough, and wanting to win away from home."
Real Madrid travel to San Mamés to face Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday at 18:00 GMT seeking a win after three consecutive La Liga draws that allowed Barcelona to move into first place. Madrid were held at Girona after falling behind before fighting back. Athletic sit eighth with 20 points from 14 games after a 2-0 win at Levante courtesy of Robert Navarro and Nico Williams. The draw with Girona has intensified pressure on coach Xabi Alonso amid recent rumours about his future. The match was moved because of Real's Spanish Super Cup involvement, making it Madrid's fourth straight league away fixture.
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