Real Madrid knew that earlier today Barcelona only won a point in Sevilla against Betis, they also knew that this was a chance that they had to take advantage of...
And he reacted as great teams do - he defeated Girona in Catalonia and sent a message to his biggest rival that he is ready for a marathon towards the title of Spanish champion.
Carlo Ancelotti's team won 3:0, it was not as easy as the final result suggests, but the class players made the difference - they shook the host's net Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler i Killian Mbape.
Thus, the "royal club" remained at two minus points compared to the leader, from whom they have a game less.
The fifth triumph in a row on Sunday is chasing Atletico Madrid, who welcome Sevilla.
If they celebrate, the "colćoneros" will have a point less than Real, three more than Barca, against whom they have a match less.
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