Real Madrid's Stumble Gifts Barca La Liga Lead Opportunity

Real Madrid's draw with Girona opens the door for Barcelona to extend their lead at the top of La Liga. Can the Blaugrana capitalize on their rival's slip-up?
Real Madrid's surprising draw with Girona has handed a major boost to Barcelona in the race for the La Liga title. The result means that if Barcelona can defeat Espanyol on Saturday, they will move a commanding nine points clear at the top of the table.
The match at the Santiago Bernabeu was a frustrating one for Real Madrid, who were unable to break down a resilient Girona side. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw, allowing Barcelona to potentially extend their lead at the summit of La Liga.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Al Jazeera


