Real Madrid eased to a 2-0 home victory over Girona on Sundaythanks to a blistering first-half volley by Luka Modric and a late Vinicius Jr strike as theysnapped a three-game winless run and moved up to second place in LaLiga behind Barcelona.
Real Madrid eased to a 2-0 home victory over Girona on Sundaythanks to a blistering first-half volley by Luka Modric and a late Vinicius Jr strike as theysnappedReigning championsReal took a while to settle into the match but gradually began to exert control before a clearance from a corner fell to Modric, whose sublime long-range volley arrowed into the top corner in the 41st minute.
It was Real's first LaLiga win since they beat Real Valladolid last month and Modric enjoyed his goal. "We know we have to do it every night we play and keep growing as a team. It's a very important win and we're still in the fight."Real's attacking quartet of Mbappe, Brahim Diaz, Rodrygo and Vinicius kept Girona's defence busy throughout the contest but their final ball was often lacking at crucial moments.
Just when it looked like it would not happen for the 24-year-old, he was played through on goal by Mbappe and ended his scoring drought.
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