With Real Madrid without the services of Jude Bellingham thanks to the red card he picked up during their game last week, I feel that the Los Blancos may have a hard time in their midfield today when they play Girona. Granted, Girona can't be a good match to stop Madrid or have them worry about their lack of Bellingham, but there's the possibility that they will pose a huge problem for Carlo Ancelloti's men especially as Madrid are in the race to make it back on top with Barca and Atletico Madrid winning their games.
Girona have had just one win in their last five games so they will do their best to cause upsets for Madrid and ice noticed that's it's the clubs that they least expect that can snatch three points from them.
After the victory achieved by Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in other matches, then the match against Girona will be a must-win match by Madrid later if they want to maintain their chances and distance in the championship competition, I think Madrid ambition in the match will be very big and I don't doubt if they will be able to win 3 points in the match later, Although maybe Bellingham absence will have an impact on creativity and also the solidity of their midfield, but on the other hand, Madrid still has Brahim Diaz, Arda Guler and Endrick who can replace Bellingham later, besides that, the return of some of their injured players of course provides many options for Ancelotti in the match.
Girona has seen a remarkable drop in form this season compared from last season, so I don't think they are a team to be afraid in the match, it is very likely that Madrid can pick up 3 points in the match to keep the competition La Liga title still tight this season.
Smaller teams always have a way of frustrating their bigger opponents the moment they notice a vital player is absent from the team and since Madrid are desperate to get all the points, they may make mistakes which Girona could take advantage of.
Factor in the fact that teams like Girona who have not had a win in a while will also look hungry and might control the attack of care is not taken. They could decide that instead of cowering in fear, they had better meet their opponents head on.
Real Madrid have the advantage of hosting today but could be given a surprise package by their visitors if they are not careful.