Real Madrid have moved five points clear at the top of the La Liga table after blowing away nearest challengers Girona at the Santiago Bernabeu – four unanswered goals solidified a brilliant evening for the hosts.
It was a dream start for Los Blancos, as they took the lead inside six minutes. And what a goal it was too, as Vinicius Junior rifled home from 25 yards, leaving Paulo Gazzaniga with absolutely no chance.
Vinicius then turned provider for the second, as his exquisite pass played in Jude Bellingham, who rounded Gazzaniga before slotting into the empty net to make it 2-0 just after the half hour mark.
Real Madrid continued their dominance in the second period, and they managed to add a third on 54 minutes. Brilliant work from Vinicius saw him get a shot off inside the Girona penalty area, Gazzaniga could only palm into the path of Bellingham, who added his second goal of the evening – and 20th of the season.
It got even better for the hosts as they added a fourth soon after. Vinicius robbed Yan Couto, before playing in Rodrygo to score his first goal in six matches. It could have got even better too, but Joselu Mato missed a late penalty, which was won by Arda Guler.
The result means that Real Madrid have now established a somewhat comfortable lead in the La Liga table. Girona will look to put this one behind them quickly, and they are still six points ahead of Barcelona in second – albeit having played a game more.
7-0 in two games vs in form Girona, not bad.
I’m certainly not a Madrid fan, but Los Blancos are clearly head and shoulders above everyone else in La Liga right now and must be given their due. Kudos to them for a dominant victory, and also a thank you for keeping Girona within striking distance of the Blaugrana.
When Mbape or some other top striker arrives, what will this team be capable of?