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Mbappé Penalty Saves Real Madrid Draw at Girona
1 Dec
Summary
- Kylian Mbappé scored a second-half penalty to secure a draw.
- Real Madrid trails Barcelona by one point after the match.
- Azzedine Ounahi scored Girona's opening goal before halftime.
Kylian Mbappé emerged as Real Madrid's savior, netting a crucial second-half penalty to salvage a 1-1 draw against Girona. The late equalizer was vital for Real Madrid, preventing a defeat against a team positioned lower in the LaLiga standings. Despite the point, Real Madrid remains one point adrift of Barcelona at the top of the table after 14 league fixtures.
Girona had taken a surprising lead just before the halftime whistle, with Azzedine Ounahi finding the back of the net. This goal came shortly after Mbappé had a potential earlier strike disallowed following a VAR review, adding to the drama of the first half.
The draw marks Real Madrid's third consecutive match without a win in LaLiga. This string of draws has intensified the pressure on manager Xabi Alonso, with the team's performance raising concerns among fans and pundits as they look ahead to their next fixture against Athletic Club.
