Real Madrid was still the team that took the initiative and created a series of opportunities but the strikers seemed impatient. It was not until the 83rd minute that Kylian Mbappe made a smart pass for Vinicius to escape and finish delicately, sealing the overall victory for Real Madrid.

Defeating Girona 2-0, Real Madrid have the same 54 points as the leader Barcelona and are in second place due to a lower goal difference. Atletico are third with 53 points and the La Liga title race is taking place in a thrilling way.

Line-up

Real Madrid: Courtois; Mendy, Asencio; Alaba (Camavinga 73′), Lucas Vazquez, Modric (Rudiger 86′), Tchouameni, Brahim Diaz (Ceballos 73′), Rodrygo, Vinicius (Endrick 90′), Mbappe.

Goals: Modric (41′), Vinicius (83′).

Girona: Gazzaniga, Blind, Krejci, David Lopez, Arnau Martinez, Romeu (Solis 66′), Van de Beek (Arthur Melo 56′), Gutierrez (Miovski 75′), Ivan Martin (Bryan Gil 66′), Tsygankov, Danjuma (Asprilla 66′).