Real Madrid's championship aspirations took another hit on Sunday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by struggling Girona, marking their third consecutive stalemate in La Liga. The result leaves Carlo Ancelotti's side trailing Barcelona by a single point after 14 matches, intensifying pressure on the Madrid boss and raising serious questions about the team's ability to mount a credible title challenge.
A Penalty Salvage in a Disappointing Display
The match at Montilivi told the story of a Real Madrid team desperately searching for answers.
Azzedine Ounahi stunned the visitors by opening the scoring on the stroke of half-time, putting lowly Girona in the driver's seat against one of Europe's elite clubs. It wasn't until the second half that Real Madrid found their footing, with
Kylian Mbappé converting a penalty to rescue a point that felt more like a loss given the circumstances.
While a draw against a struggling opponent might seem acceptable on paper, the context makes it far more troubling. This is Real Madrid's third successive draw in La Liga—a run that has seen them squander crucial opportunities to build momentum and distance themselves from their rivals.
Rodrygo's Personal Nightmare Reaches Historic Proportions
The draw was particularly frustrating for
Rodrygo Goes, who came on as a second-half substitute and continued his alarming goal drought. The 24-year-old Brazilian has now gone
30 matches without scoring, a streak that stretches back to March when he last found the net against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League.
What makes this statistic even more damning is that Rodrygo has played 1,339 minutes during this barren run. He has managed just one assist across 12 matches this season and has become a symbol of Real Madrid's attacking struggles. Most shockingly,
Rodrygo now holds the joint-longest scoreless streak by a Real Madrid forward in the club's entire history, a record that underscores just how dire his form has become.
The Bigger Picture: Real Madrid in Crisis Mode
The draw against Girona represents more than just dropped points—it signals a deeper malaise affecting the entire squad. Real Madrid's inability to break down a team sitting near the bottom of the table suggests fundamental issues that go beyond individual performances.
Mbappé's critical message on social media following the match reflected the frustration permeating through the club, while Real Madrid Television didn't hold back in their post-match analysis, with commentators directing sharp criticism at referee De Burgos and raising concerns about the integrity of La Liga officiating.
What Comes Next
For Real Madrid, the path forward requires immediate course correction. The team must find consistency and rediscover their attacking edge, particularly with key players like Rodrygo struggling to contribute in the final third. With Barcelona holding the advantage and the season still in its early stages, every point becomes increasingly precious.
The question now isn't whether Real Madrid can win the title—it's whether they can stop the bleeding before their championship hopes slip away entirely.
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Rodrygo Goes sets unwanted Real Madrid record during Girona draw2.
Girona 1-1 Real Madrid Game Analysis3.
RMTV Rails Against De Burgos After Girona Draw4.
Mbappe sends critical message to Real Madrid after draw against Girona
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5. Mbappe sends critical message to Real Madrid after draw against Girona
