Real Madrid Seeks Victory Over Girona at the Bernabéu

Stakes and Schedule

Real Madrid returns to the Bernabéu for Matchday 31 on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 9 p.m. CEST. After a three‑point loss to Mallorca, Los Blancos sit seven points behind leaders Barcelona. A win is essential before they head to Bayern Munich for the Champions League quarter‑final first leg on Wednesday.

Recent Form

Madrid has not played a home league game since the March 22 derby win. Girona, now 12th with 37 points, recently upset third‑placed Villarreal, showing they can trouble top teams.

Expected Lineups

Madrid’s provisional 4‑1‑2‑1‑2 features Andriy Lunin; Carvajal, Militao, Huijsen, García; Tchouaméni; Valverde, Camavinga; Bellingham; Mbappé and Vinícius Jr. Courtois, Mendy and Rodrygo remain sidelined; Mastantuono is suspended.

Girona lines up with Paulo Gazzaniga; Martínez, Reis, Francés, Moreno; Tsigankov, Martin, Witsel, Beltrán, Ounahi; forward Abel Ruiz.

Historical Context

This is the 14th meeting between the clubs. Real have won eight, Girona three, with two draws. A victory would narrow the gap to Barcelona and keep the title race alive.