Girona 1-1 Real Madrid, La Liga 2025-26: Mbappe's Penalty Rescues Draw For Wasteful Los Blancos

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.

Updated on: 1 December 2025 1:47 pm

Girona vs Real Madrid La Liga soccer match-Kylian Mbappe

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, left, vies for the ball with Girona's Vitor Reis during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Girona and Real Madrid, in Girona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Girona vs Real Madrid La Liga soccer match-Federico Valverde

Real Madrid's Federico Valverde reacts during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Girona and Real Madrid, in Girona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Girona vs Real Madrid La Liga soccer match-Vinicius Junior

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior reacts during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Girona and Real Madrid, in Girona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Girona vs Real Madrid La Liga soccer match-Trent Alexander-Arnold

Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold, left, fights for the ball with Girona's Joel Roca during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Girona and Real Madrid, in Girona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, center, vies for the ball with Girona's Alex Moreno during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Girona and Real Madrid, in Girona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe scores a penalty kick during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Girona and Real Madrid, in Girona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Girona vs Real Madrid La Liga soccer match-Jude Bellingham

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham reacts during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Girona and Real Madrid, in Girona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, left, tries a shot during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Girona and Real Madrid, in Girona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Girona vs Real Madrid La Liga soccer match-Azzedine Ounahi

Girona players celebrate Azzedine Ounahi's goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Girona and Real Madrid in Girona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

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Girona vs Real Madrid La Liga soccer match-Antonio Rudiger

Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger, right, fights for the ball with Girona's Vladyslav Vanat during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Girona and Real Madrid, in Girona, Spain. | Photo: AP/Joan Monfort