After losing to Athletic Club on Wednesday, Real Madrid will aim to get back to winning ways when they face Girona on Saturday night. The defending champions could be seven points behind Barcelona when kick-off arrives at Montilivi, so the pressure is sure to be on.
Carlo Ancelotti will not be able to count on the services of Rodrygo Goes due to an injury suffered in the last 24 hours, so, according to Diario AS, he will be replaced in attack by Brahim Díaz. A second planned change would see Luka Modric return to the lineup, with either Dani Ceballos or Aurelien Tchouameni on the bench.
According to Diario AS, Girona are expected to make just one change from the side that mounted an impressive two-goal comeback at Villarreal last weekend. Arnaut Danjuma was criticized by coach Michel Sánchez after that match and will be replaced by Yaser Asprilla, who returns from injury.
It should be a very interesting match in Montilivi. Real Madrid start as favorites, although they arrive in Catalonia in a disappointing position; The same can be said for Girona, especially since they lost in the Copa del Rey midweek.