Real Madrid made significant strides on Sunday by defeating Girona 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu, propelling itself to the top of the La Liga standings alongside Barcelona as the race for the title intensifies.
With goals from Luka Modric and Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid managed to secure its victory, providing much-needed momentum after experiencing three consecutive draws. Modric opened the scoring with stunning finesse just before halftime, capitalizing on a corner kick rebound. Vinicius sealed the deal with his goal late in the second half, finally breaking his six-match goal drought.
The win puts Real Madrid level with Barcelona, each holding 54 points from 25 matches, but Barcelona retains the lead on account of its superior goal difference. Atlético Madrid is close behind, boasting 53 points from the same number of matches. They remain competitive following their recent emphatic victory over Valencia, netting three goals without reply.
Currently, the top five teams and their standings are as follows:
The excitement doesn't stop there, as the league's battle for relegation intensifies at the opposite end of the table. Teams like Valladolid, Alavés, and Valencia find themselves struggling to escape the drop zone, and each match remains of utmost importance.
Next week, Real Madrid is set to face Betis away at the Benito Villamarín, Atlético Madrid will face off against Athletic Club, and Barcelona will take on Real Sociedad at the Olímpico de Montjuic. With just over one-third of the season remaining, the competition shows no signs of cooling down.
The thrilling clash between traditional rivals draws near, with every point being invaluable as the teams compete not just for points but for prestige and legacy.