Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, SPAIN – Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Girona at the Santiago Bernabeu on Friday, April 10, 2026. Despite heavy pressure from the hosts, a moment of individual brilliance from Thomas Lemar ensured the points were shared in this La Liga Matchday 31 fixture.
Okay News reports that Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa opted for a heavily rotated lineup following their midweek clash with Bayern Munich, making seven changes to the starting XI.
After a scoreless first half defined by missed opportunities and sharp saves from Girona goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga, Federico Valverde opened the scoring in the 51st minute with a powerful strike from the edge of the box.
However, the lead lasted only 11 minutes. In the 62nd minute, Thomas Lemar equalized for Girona with a ferocious left-footed shot that beat Andriy Lunin.
Real Madrid pushed for a winner, with Kylian Mbappé having several appeals for a penalty dismissed, but Girona’s disciplined defense held firm through six minutes of stoppage time. The result leaves Madrid frustrated as they dropped points at home in the tightening title race.
