Overview
From 3rd place last season, Girona has suddenly declined in the 2024-2025 season. Playing in both arenas is a huge problem for Girona, as shown by their early elimination in the Champions League Phase. In La Liga, they currently have only 31 points after 24 matches, temporarily standing in the middle of the rankings.
Girona have also been in poor form recently. Since the beginning of 2025, they have lost 6 out of 8 matches, and have only brought home 2 wins in La Liga. The goal of keeping a ticket to the European Cup for coach Michel's team is becoming more difficult than ever. Especially when they have to visit the Bernabeu in round 25.
As for Real Madrid, they are in high spirits after eliminating Man City from the Champions League with a total score of 6-3. However, Los Blancos' form in La Liga is in a state of alarm, having only won 2 points in the last 3 matches. These results have caused Real Madrid to be reclaimed the top spot in the rankings by Barcelona.
Real Madrid will be determined to win all 3 points against Girona, both to compete for the top spot and to end a disappointing streak in the domestic league. In the first leg, Real Madrid easily won 3-0 against Girona despite playing away. And they can completely keep 3 points at the Bernabeu in the second leg.
Girona's most recent victory over Real Madrid came in April 2023, while their most recent victory at the Bernabeu was in February 2019.
Personnel situation
Real Madrid will be without Jude Bellingham in this match after he was sent off last weekend. Los Blancos are also without Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao, both of whom have been out for long periods.
On the other side of the front line, Girona also have their own problems when Abel Ruiz and Arnaut Danjuma are both injured, while Yangel Herrera is suspended.
Expected lineup:
Real Madrid: Courtois, Rudiger, Asencio, Vazquez, Mendy, Tchouameni, Ceballos, Valverde, Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.
Girona: Gazzaniga, Lopez, Krejci, Blind, Martinez, Romeu, Asprilla, Gutierrez, Gil, Tsyhankov, Portu.
The match between Real Madrid and Girona takes place at 10:15 p.m. on February 23 (Vietnam time).
