Real Madrid showcased their dominance in La Liga this season as they faced the formidable Girona. Approaching the match cautiously, Real Madrid quickly seized control while Girona’s initial brilliance waned.
In the 17th minute, Bellingham’s exquisite outside-of-the-boot assist set up Joselu to open the scoring. Just four minutes later, Tchouameni added his name to the scoresheet with a precise header from a corner.
Leading 2-0, Real Madrid slowed their pace in the second half, maintaining the scoreline. In the 71st minute, Bellingham sealed a 3-0 victory with a well-timed assist for Joselu. The closing minutes witnessed a sluggish pace, but Real Madrid couldn’t savor an entirely joyous victory as Nacho received a red card in injury time for a malicious tackle.
With a comprehensive 3-0 win, Real Madrid claimed the top spot in La Liga, surpassing Barcelona by 1 point with 21 points after 8 rounds. The triumph solidifies their status as a powerhouse in Spanish football.