Real Madrid – Girona Preview

Real Madrid hosts Girona at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in a fixture from the 25th round of La Liga. Let’s see what we can tell you about it in these free soccer predictions daily. Are you ready?

Real Madrid are facing some serious competition for the La Liga title. Right now they are second in the standings, being on par with the leader Barcelona – both teams have 51 points won. Carlo Ancelotti’s team used to be the leader, but Madrid are winless in their last three matches in the Spanish league. Now they have to return to their best if they want to defend the title.

Real Madrid have dominated Girona recently, winning their last three encounters since September 2023. During this period, Los Blancos have scored 10 goals without conceding any. For Madrid this match comes just a few days after the terrific 3-1 win against Manchester City in the Champions League. This means that Real are facing Girona in an improved mood. They can use this extra confidence.

Kylian Mbappé’s attacking brilliance has been invaluable for Real Madrid this season. He leads the team with 17 goals, making him the league’s second-highest scorer in the 2024/2025 campaign. Notably, six of those goals were crucial openers. Maybe you remember that Mbappe faced some criticism in the beginning of the season, but now he looks like the dominant player in the team. Just a few days ago the French international scored a hat-trick against Man City.

Real Madrid have been formidable at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, recording nine wins, one draw, and just one loss in 11 La Liga home matches. Los Blancos are aiming to extend their five-match unbeaten home run in La Liga, which began in November 2024 against Osasuna.

Jude Bellingham is not available for Real Madrid against Girona. The English international was sent off during the draw against Osasuna in the previous round. Bellingham will miss Madrid’s next two games with the one against Girona being the first one. Some people believe that it was a mistake by the referee to send him off like that, but it is what it is – Bellingham won’t play.

Brahim Diaz, Luka Modric and Arda Guler are among the players who could replace Bellingham in the line-up against Girona. Especially Diaz and Guler are desperate for some playing time. Meanwhile Modric will be ready to come in from the bench – just like he usually do in his new role.

On the road, Girona have collected 12 points from a possible 36 in league play this season. In their last six LaLiga matches, Real Madrid have secured three wins, two draws, and one loss, while Girona have managed two victories but suffered four defeats.

Girona’s most recent league match ended in a 2-1 defeat to Getafe at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi, placing them 10th in the table with 31 points. With 32 goals scored and 35 conceded across 24 matches, they sit four points behind sixth-placed Rayo Vallecano in the race for a Conference League Qualifiers spot.

Sadly for the club’s fans, Girona can’t replicate the form they showed last season. Maybe part of the reason for this is the departure of players like Artem Dovbyk and Aleix Garcia – they were very important for the Catalans, but they are also not here anymore.

In their last LaLiga encounter, Real Madrid secured a 3-0 victory over Girona at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi in December. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring for Los Blancos in the 36th minute, with Arda Güler and Kylian Mbappé also finding the net.

The Venezuelian attacking midfielder Yangel Herrera will miss the trip to Madrid. The 27-years scored against Getafe in the previous round, but he was sent off a bit later. It means that Herrera won’t be in the team at the Bernabeu.

Oriol Romeu’s role will be crucial against Real Madrid. The defensive midfielder will have the task to pressure Madrid’s attackers and stop their actions. Romeu returned at Girona after not a very successful season at Barcelona, but he remains a player of some quality. His talents in the defensive part of the game will be essential for Girona.

Bryan Gil and Viktor Tsygankov will have the opportunity to attack through the flanks at the Bernabeu. These two players will have the responsibility to pressure Madrid’s fullbacks and stop them from attacking. If Girona successfully brings danger to Madrid’s defense, Gil and Tsygankov would be the players responsible for this.

These are the free soccer predictions daily for the La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Girona at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. It’s hard to believe that Madrid will make a mistake here, especially at home. Girona are not the team they were last season and they are not really that good lately. Let’s see if they cause an upset here.