Real Madrid travel to Catalonia aiming to return to winning ways, while Girona continue to struggle at both ends of the pitch.
Girona sinking defensively and losing stability
Girona are nowhere near the level they showed two seasons ago. Their main issue this campaign is the defence - 25 goals conceded in 13 matches, the worst record in the league. Even more troubling is their vulnerability on set pieces, where they have conceded the most goals of any La Liga side. The attack is also far from convincing, making it difficult for them to compensate for defensive errors. With form declining and confidence low, they enter this match at a clear disadvantage.
Real Madrid with a superstar boost despite recent slips
Real Madrid dropped points against both Rayo Vallecano and Elche, but the midweek Champions League win over Olympiacos - featuring four goals from Kylian Mbappé - served as a reminder of their firepower. Mbappé may not have scored in his last two league matches, but the overall attacking threat remains extremely high. Real also possess a strong set-piece presence, which matches perfectly against Girona’s biggest weakness. Even without being at peak form, Madrid have enough superiority and individual class to control the match.
Prediction: Real Madrid to win
Given Girona’s alarming defensive record and Real Madrid’s clear matchup advantages - especially on set pieces and in individual quality - the visitors come into this contest as strong favourites. Madrid should be able to exploit Girona’s structural issues and regain momentum in La Liga. A Real Madrid win is the most logical and well-supported prediction, with Mbappé well-positioned to end his league drought in the process.
