Real Madrid shortens its advantage with Barcelona

By: Luis Imaña

Despite having the support of their fans, Real Madrid suffered a setback in the Spanish League after drawing 1-1 with Girona at the Santiago Bernabéu for matchday 12.

Those led by Carlo Ancelotti, who did not suffer the absence of Karim Benzema for the third consecutive time, faced a rival who answered all the blows.

The meringues had their first chance at the start with a shot from Luka Modric that grazed Gazzaniga’s left post; However, Girona immediately after generated a dangerous situation on the goal fence. Courtois.

Although Real Madrid tried to control Michel’s squad in their own area, the visit was comfortable on the field and even dared to press the exits of the merengue cast.

It took time, but the fourteen-time Champions League champion was able to break the 0-0 lead in the 70th minute thanks to Vinícius Júnior, who He received a low center from Federico Valverde to push the ball towards the goal.

However, the joy of the meringues was short-lived, since a hand of Mark Asensio in the area allowed Girona to score equality with a penalty Christian Stuani (80′).

Real Madrid tried to recover the advantage in the score, but the situation worsened for the local team in minute 91, when Toni Kross was sent off for a double yellow card after a hard foul against Aleix García.

With time against and the desperation of the fans, the team from the capital had to settle for a tie that diminishes the advantage they have over their closest rival.

After this result, the current sovereign of the Spanish League remains the leader of the tournament with only 1 point more than Barcelona which occupies the second box.

Also, ‘Vini’ reached 6 goals in 12 games played for the domestic championship and aims to beat the goalscoring record achieved last season.

In addition, the cast of ‘Carleto’ reaffirms itself as the only club that does not lose in the League 2022-2023 with a total of 10 wins and 2 draws.

The meringues will have to put a stop to the local contest, since on Wednesday they will host Celtic for the final round of the UEFA Champions League group stage.

After the duel in the middle of the week, Real Madrid will clash next Monday against Rayo Vallecano and without the presence of Toni Kroos.

The merengue fans will be waiting for the 2022 golden ball to return to the field and recover the scoring contribution shown in the 2021-2022 season.

“We played a lot of games and we noticed the fatigue. These are moments of difficulty that have not yet affected us much. We have the opportunity on Wednesday to be first and the goal is to be leaders at the break”.

Source-larepublica.pe