Girona vs real madrid

GIRONA, Spain, April 25 (Reuters) - Girona's Valentin Castellanos became the first player in 75 years to score four in a LaLiga game against Real Madrid as they secured a stunning 4-2 win over Carlo Ancelotti's side whose faint title hopes were dealt another blow on Tuesday. With seven games to play, second-placed Real's title chances are in tatters as they sit on 65 points, 11 adrift of Barcelona, who can extend their lead when they face 10th-placed Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday. Castellanos proved a one-man wrecking ball, netting twice early in each half, with Real's Vinicius Jr making it 2-1 and Lucas Vazquez grabbing a late consolation. The last time someone netted four goals or more against Real in a LaLiga game was in December 1947, when Esteban Echavarria scored five for Real Oviedo. Girona, who are ninth in LaLiga with 41 points, have proved troublesome opponents for Real this season, with the reverse fixture at the Santiago Bernabeu ending On Tuesday, they outclassed their visitors, exploiting an ill-disciplined Real defence. The hosts stunned Real with their first goal 12 minutes into the match as an unmarked Castellanos headed in from close range following a cross from Miguel Gutierrez. Girona doubled their lead 12 minutes later when Castellanos latched on to a long ball, worked his way into the box and fired low beneath Real keeper Andriy Lunin. Real's Vinicius Jr reduced the deficit in the 34th minute when he was left unmarked at the far post to head in Marco As...

Current La Liga leaders Real Madrid are coming from a defeat in the UEFA Champions League's match against RB Leipzig and want to react immediately against Girona on Sunday. Carlo Ancelotti wants to see a continuity of results considering that Los Blancos have won four games in a row in the league and are still undefeated after eleven games. Here's what you need to know: Viewing information Date: Sunday, Oct. 30 | Time: 10:15 a.m. ET Location: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu -- Madrid, Spain TV: USA Network | Live stream: Odds: Real Madrid -530; Draw +575; Girona +1300 (via Caesars Sportsbook) Team news Real Madrid: Carlo Ancelotti's team started off amazingly and won 10 out of 11 La Liga matches so far. They entered the weekend as the leaders of the table with 31 points, three points more than FC Barcelona, but Barca matched them with a win at Valencia on Saturday. Real Madrid won each of their last four La Liga games, including a 3-1 success over Sevilla last weekend, and the last game they lost was last season's derby against Atletico Madrid in May. Girona: Michel's side have failed to win a game since the one against Real Valladolid on Sept. 9. After eleven matches they are 18th with only nine points scored (six defeats, two wins and three draws). They are coming from losing four of their last six in the league, but they have picked up draws in two of their last three games.

Real Madrid's fixtures Real Madrid won't have too much time to dwell on this. After tonight's game, they have Almería at the Bernabéu (Saturday 29) and Real Sociedad (Tuesday 2 May), before playing in the Copa del Rey final against Osasuna and the first leg of the Champions League semi-final against Manchester City. Real Madrid recycle it from left to right and right to left, looking for a way through the home defence. Kroos picks it up again and curls it to the back post, where Carvajal comes flying in to volley the German's ball. The side-footed volley is blocked and Girona move out. Madrid have been patient with the ball thus far. Ancelotti makes changes from Celta win Carlo Ancelotti has made five changesto hisXI from the weekend. The main one is the introduction of Lunin in goal in place of Courtois. In defence, Carvajal returns at right-back, whilein midfield, Modric and Kroos return. Rodrygo will play in the false 9 role in placeBenzema. Real Madrid XI: Lunin; Carvajal, Militao, Rüdiger, Nacho; Valverde, Kroos, Modric; Asensio, Rodrygo,Vinicíus. Iglesias Villanueva has never refereed aReal Madridmatch, but he has been responsible for VAR during a Los Blancos game. This season, there were complaints from the reigning champions against Iglesias Villanueva over a penalty involving David Alaba against Villarreal and also for another penalty for handball by Marco Asensio in the reverse fixture against Girona, which saw the teams draw 1-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu. The 40-...