"Real Madrid has won 22 of their 30 matches in La Liga, losing five, while Barcelona holds a seven-point lead over them with eight games left."
"The title looks like it's Barcelona's to lose, and anything other than a win for Real Madrid will surely leave their title challenge in tatters."
"We know that each game is important, Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Thursday. We have a smaller margin of error now."
"Despite a run of five wins thereafter, the Super Copa defeat by rivals Barca led to Alonso's departure, leaving Real Madrid in a challenging situation."
Real Madrid is in a precarious position in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League after suffering consecutive losses. They lost 2-1 to Mallorca and were defeated by Bayern Munich. With Barcelona leading the league by seven points, Real Madrid must win against Girona to keep their title hopes alive. The team has had a mixed season, with a promising start under Xabi Alonso followed by a decline that led to his departure. Interim coach Alvaro Arbeloa faces pressure to turn the team's fortunes around quickly.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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