Football

December promises to bring a sporting carnival as the likes of Premier League, The Ashes continue and Hockey India League, plus a lot more events are lined up before we bid goodbye to 2025

Real Madrid wasted the chance to go top of the La Liga table after being held to a 1-1 draw by Girona at the Estadi Montilivi on Sunday. Azzedine Ounahi's terrific curling effort right before half-time gave the Blanquivermells a shock lead, punishing Real Madrid's wasteful display. Los Blancos dominated possession after the break but struggled to create clear chances. Hugo Rincon gave away a penalty that Kylian Mbappe converted in the 67th minute, drawing the visitors level. Xabi Alonso's side pushed hard for the lead, but Girona held firm to earn a valuable point.