Real Madrid vs Girona: Modric Defies Age in Commanding 2-0 La Liga Victory
Real Madrid vs Girona – Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid tightened their grip on La Liga with a clinical 2-0 win over Girona, powered by a vintage performance from 39-year-old Luka Modric. The Croatian magician scored once, assisted another, and silenced doubters as Madrid extended their league lead to eight points. Here’s how the drama unfolded at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Real Madrid vs Girona Key Moments: Modric Turns Back the Clock
First Half: Patient Domination
- 12’: Modric’s free-kick rattles the crossbar, signaling Madrid’s intent.
- 34’ GOAL! Modric opens the scoring, slotting home after a slick one-two with Jude Bellingham. At 39 years and 212 days, he becomes La Liga’s oldest scorer this season .
- Girona’s Best Chance: Artem Dovbyk’s header forces a stunning save from Andriy Lunin.
Second Half: Killing the Game
- 63’ GOAL! Modric turns provider, whipping a cross to Vinícius Jr., who heads past Paulo Gazzaniga.
- Late Drama: Girona’s Savio sees red for a reckless tackle on Dani Carvajal in stoppage time.
Player Ratings: Modric Steals the Show
- Luka Modric (9.5/10): A goal, an assist, 92% pass accuracy. “He’s a timeless genius,” raved Sports Illustrated.
- Vinícius Jr. (8/10): Scored, terrorized defenders with 6 dribbles.
- Antonio Rüdiger (8.5/10): Bulletproof in defense—7 clearances, 3 tackles.
- Girona’s Paulo Gazzaniga (7/10): Made 5 saves but couldn’t stop the inevitable.
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Tactical Takeaways: Ancelotti’s Midfield Magic
Ancelotti’s decision to start Modric over Aurélien Tchouaméni paid off:
- Midfield Control: Modric, Bellingham, and Fede Valverde dominated possession (68%).
- Defensive Solidity: Rüdiger and Nacho limited Dovbyk to 0 shots on target after the 35th minute.
- Girona’s Struggles: Michel’s side managed just 2 shots on target, their lowest in 2025.
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La Liga Standings Shakeup
- Real Madrid: 65 points (8 clear of Barça).
- Girona: Remains 3rd, 11 points adrift.
- Title Race: Atletico Madrid (54 points) lurk, but Madrid’s depth looks unstoppable.
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Where to Watch Highlights & Replays
- U.S.: ESPN+ (full match), LaLigaTV on YouTube (highlights).
- Canada: DAZN.
- Global: LaLiga’s official app.
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