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Real Madrid Slip to Second After Third Straight 1-1 Draw as Barcelona Take LaLiga Lead

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Real Madrid’s troubles in LaLiga continued on Matchday 14 of the 2025–26 season, as the team recorded a third consecutive 1-1 draw, this time away at Girona. With this result, Real Madrid surrendered the top spot in the league, allowing Barcelona to move ahead following their victory over Alavés.

In a closely contested clash, the visitors fell behind just before halftime. Azzedine Ounahi put Girona in front in the 45th minute, giving the home team an early advantage.

However, the team fought back in the second half. Kylian Mbappé calmly converted a penalty in the 67th minute, leveling the score and securing a point despite Girona’s strong challenge.

Real Madrid Extend Winless Streak in LaLiga

This draw marks the team’s third consecutive stalemate in LaLiga, following 0-0 and 2-2 results against Rayo Vallecano and Elche, respectively. Over the last five matches across all competitions, they have managed only a single win—a thrilling 4-3 victory over Olympiacos in the UEFA Champions League.

With the title race heating up, the team now faces increasing pressure to regain momentum. Recent inconsistency has handed Barcelona the initiative at the top of the table, making every upcoming match crucial for reclaiming first place.

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