Real Madrid CF vs Girona FC: Full Match Recap and Analysis – February 10, 2024

21:11 Guillermo Echeverría Real Madrid – Girona | Ancelotti and the blow that his team has given to La Liga

“We have given a strong blow in La Liga. We are well positioned, we have done very well. Now the Champions League begins, which will not take away our energy and we have to continue having attitude.”

21:10 Guillermo Echeverría Real Madrid – Girona | Ancelotti talks about injuries

“There are games that he has not played and other players have taken advantage. Today we have broken the world record with four centre-backs all injured. The difficulty increases and the team’s growth increases.”

21:07 Guillermo Echeverría Real Madrid – Girona | Ancelotti, on Vinicius: “For me, he is the best in the world”

Vinicius played a top game. It is very important when he plays this way, with this level and this attitude. For me he is the best in the world.

21:06 Guillermo Echeverría Real Madrid – Girona | Ancelotti: “Bellingham has a sprained ankle. Tomorrow they will do tests”

“It was the best game of the season. Complete in all aspects. We defended very well and took advantage of our quality. Bellingham has a sprained ankle and they will evaluate it tomorrow”

21:01 Guillermo Echeverría Real Madrid – Girona | In a few minutes Carlo Ancelotti will speak

We are waiting for Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid coach, to appear at the post-match press conference.

20:39 Guillermo Echeverría Real Madrid – Girona | The white box, without rival

Real Madrid has hit the table. Ancelotti’s team gave Girona almost no options during any part of the game and they were very effective in front of goal.

20:25 Guillermo Echeverría Real Madrid – Girona | FULL TIME

90′ (4-0) The game is over. Victory for Real Madrid against a Girona that has not stood up in the ninety minutes. Vinicius had a sensational game with a goal, an assist and a participation in the whites’ third.

20:24 Guillermo Echeverría Real Madrid – Girona | In Joselu palo

90′ (4-0) Joselu misses the penalty. The Galician forward shot the post. Gazzaniga had guessed the forward’s intention, but he did not need to touch the ball.

20:23 Guillermo Echeverría Real Madrid – Girona | Penalty in favor of the whites

90′ (4-0) Penalty a favor del Madrid. Penalty sobre Guler.

20:17 Guillermo Echeverría Real Madrid – Girona | Brahim Díaz forgives the fifth of the whites

The match has already been decided, but Madrid continues to create scoring chances. This time it was Brahim who finished a very clear action poorly. He has tried to place his shot at the long post, but has not been able to give the ball the desired effect.

20:11 Guillermo Echeverría Real Madrid – Girona | Enter Arda Güler

77′ (4-0) Latest changes at Real Madrid. Güler and Fran García enter the pitch instead of Mendy and Vinicius.

20:10 Guillermo Echeverría Real Madrid – Girona | Yellow for Mendy

76′ (4-0) Yellow card for Ferland Mendy for an unnecessary foul on Savinho. The Frenchman was warned and will not play next weekend against Rayo Vallecano.

20:08 Guillermo Echeverría Real Madrid – Girona | Carousel of changes

70′ (4-0) Both coaches are starting to think about the next game and are changing their players. Ancelotti brings on Joselu and Modric instead of Rodrygo and Joselu. Stuani and Valery enter the visiting team instead of Dovbyk and Tsygankov.

19:55 Guillermo Echeverría Real Madrid – Girona | GOOOOOOOAL FROM REAL MADRID!

61′ (4-0) Great goal from Real Madrid. Goal from Rodrygo. Great action by the Brazilian who was the one who was missing to join the party. The Brazilian stole from the center of the field and started an individual play that ended with a powerful shot. Madrid decides the match.

19:51 Guillermo Echeverría Real Madrid – Girona | Bellingham leaves injured

56′ (3-0) Bellingham leaves injured just after his second goal. He has suffered from his left ankle and has not been able to continue. Brahim enters his place.

19:48 Guillermo Echeverría Real Madrid – Girona | BELLINGHAM GOOOOOOOOL!

55′ (3-0) Great goal from Real Madrid. Goal by Jude Bellingham. The white team decides the match. Great individual action by Vinicius who completely broke Couto and ended with a shot. Gazzaniga saved, but Bellingham collected the rebound and scored into an empty net.

19:46 Guillermo Echeverría Real Madrid – Girona | Bellingham’s ankle hurts again

52′ (2-0) Jude Bellingham hurt his ankle again, this time in an action with Pablo Torre. He has completely doubled down on the Englishman who seems like he will be able to continue in the game.

19:39 Guillermo Echeverría Real Madrid – Girona | The second part begins!

46′ (2-0) The second half begins at the Santiago Bernabéu. Real Madrid moves the ball, seeking not to have any surprises in the second forty-five minutes. There is a change in Girona. Portu leaves and Pablo Torre takes his place.

19:33 Guillermo Echeverría Real Madrid – Girona | Those of Ancelotti, much superior

Real Madrid was much superior to Girona in the first half. Ancelotti’s men have tied up their rival thanks, in large part, to a sensational Vinicius. The Brazilian scored the first goal of the game and provided the assist for the second. Girona must react if it does not want to move 5 points away from the lead.