"Real Madrid's hopes of lifting the La Liga trophy suffered a significant blow last weekend. A disappointing 2-1 defeat away to struggling Mallorca was followed by Barcelona's late win over Atlético Madrid, stretching the gap between the two rivals at the summit to seven points."
"Domestically, Real Madrid have been formidable at the Bernabéu this season, winning 13 of their 15 league games at home and suffering defeat only twice. That record will encourage optimism against a Girona side that have collected just 15 points from their 15 away league matches during the campaign."
"Historically, Madrid have enjoyed success in this fixture, winning eight of their 13 meetings with Girona across all competitions. However, the reverse league clash earlier this season ended in a 1-1 draw, offering a reminder that complacency would be dangerous."
Real Madrid faces Girona in La Liga, needing a win to close the gap with leaders Barcelona. After a 2-1 loss to Mallorca and a Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich, pressure mounts on the team. With only eight league matches left, winning is crucial for their title ambitions. At home, Madrid has a strong record, winning 13 of 15 matches. Historically, they have performed well against Girona, but a previous draw serves as a warning against complacency.
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