Real Madrid took a decisive 5-point lead in La Liga by beating title contenders Girona in a commanding victory at the Bernabeu.
Vinicius Jr set the tone with a stunning long-range strike to give Real Madrid an early lead. Jude Bellingham then scored twice, bringing his season total to 20 goals, making him the highest-scoring midfielder in a single season for Real Madrid this century.
However, his night came to an abrupt end as he suffered an ankle injury and had to be substituted.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti remains hopeful that Bellingham will recover in time for the Champions League match against RB Leipzig.
The injury has been confirmed as a sprained ankle. Despite the injury setback, Real Madrid maintained their dominance in the game, with Rodrygo adding a fourth goal before Girona’s Joselu struck the post with a late penalty.
Although Real Madrid secured a convincing win, the focus now turns to the health of Jude Bellingham and his potential return to the squad for future matches.
