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Real registered 22 shots with nine on target but could only make one count Real Madrid's stuttering form continued as their slim La Liga title chances were dealt another blow with a frustrating draw against Girona. Victory would have cut Barcelona's lead at the top to four points before they host city rivals Espanyol on Saturday. Instead, Hansi Flick's side will move nine points clear if they win the derby encounter after Real's winless run extended to three games in all competitions. Federico Valverde put Los Blancos ahead six minutes after the break at the Bernabeu with a low strike from the edge of the area which squirmed past goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga. But Thomas Lemar levelled 11 minutes later, bursting in from the right and rifling past Andriy Lunin and the hosts could find no further reply, with Kylian Mbappe having a penalty appeal rejected. The result followed a shock league defeat by Mallorca last week and 2-1 loss to Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Boss Alvaro Arbeloa's decision to field a weaker team against Mallorca, in preparation for their European tie, proved costly and he opted for a full-strength side against 12th-placed Girona. But none of Real's superstars, including Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham, could find a moment of magic in a tepid first half. The game sprang into life after the break, but Girona's equaliser served only to unsettle the hosts again and boos greeted the full-time whistle after they failed to find a winner. Seven rounds of games remain, with Barca firmly in the driving seat to retain their title as Real's patchy form domestically and on the continent. Arbeloa's side will have to regroup as they head to Germany to face Bayern in Wednesday's Champions League last-eight return. The recent results have put further pressure on the Spaniard, who replaced Xabi Alonso in January but has since overseen three defeats and a shaky European campaign. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 10th April 2026 at 21: 56 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Álvaro Arbeloa Formation: 4 - 4 - 2 Manager: Míchel Sánchez Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Álvaro Arbeloa Formation: 4 - 4 - 2 Manager: Míchel Sánchez Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Spanish La Liga All competitions All competitions All competitions Match ends, Real Madrid 1, Girona 1. Second Half ends, Real Madrid 1, Girona 1. Arda Güler (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Arnau Martínez (Girona). Foul by Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid). Hugo Rincón (Girona) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt blocked. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time. Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Viktor Tsygankov. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match because of an injury Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid). Hugo Rincón (Girona) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Hugo Rincón (Girona). Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Hugo Rincón (Girona). Attempt missed. Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the left. Attempt saved. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Paulo Gazzaniga (Girona). Assisted by Federico Valverde. Substitution, Girona. Cristhian Stuani replaces Abel Ruiz because of an injury. Substitution, Girona. Fran Beltrán replaces Iván Martín. Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.