Real Madrid deflated as Girona shock the Bernabeu in 2-1 loss

Real Madrid dejected to third place after collapse at home

Girona's players celebrate after scoring a penalty during the Spanish League football match between Real Madrid and Girona at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on February 17, 2019. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images) /

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MADRID, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 17: Casemiro of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Girona FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on February 17, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) /

With a fresh starting XI, Real Madrid was full of pace and quick movement of the ball. In the opening 45-minutes, Real would control much of the ball with 62% possession

Real Madrid looked to dominate against Girona just as they have in their previous three meetings this season but that wasn’t always the case. Girona had their chances despite soaking up plenty of pressure.

While there were several chances by both teams to score, it was the 25-minute that brought about the opening goal of the game. Casemiro would add another goal to his bank account.

Madrid dominated on shots with eight in total and four meeting the target whereas Girona had just one on target from two shots. The second half would prove to be full of drama and goals with Madrid unable to keep a firm grip on the match.

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