La Liga giants Real Madrid were forced to settle for just one point after a tough battle against Girona at Estadi Montilivi in the early hours of Monday (December 1, 2025).
The match, part of the 14th round of the 2025/2026 La Liga season, saw Xabi Alonso’s men dominate possession but struggle to break down the resilient hosts.
Despite Madrid’s control, it was Girona who struck first. Azzedine Ounahi opened the scoring in the 45th minute with a precise finish that left Los Blancos stunned just before halftime.
Real Madrid eventually equalized in the 67th minute after being awarded a penalty, with Kylian Mbappé stepping up to convert confidently and bring the game to 1–1.
However, Madrid could not find a winning goal, and the match ended in a frustrating draw for the visitors.
From this 1–1 clash, how did each Real Madrid player perform? Here are the complete player ratings and analysis.
Defenders & Goalkeeper Ratings
Thibaut Courtois — 7.5
Without Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid might have left Montilivi empty-handed. While the Belgian goalkeeper had no chance of stopping Girona’s only goal, he made three crucial saves, including a vital stop against Vanat early in the second half.
His composure and shot-stopping ability kept Madrid alive throughout the match.
Trent Alexander-Arnold — 6
A stronger performance defensively compared to recent weeks, but his passing and crossing — usually his biggest strengths — were not at their best.
He nearly produced an outstanding assist for Vinicius in the second half but also came close to causing trouble for Madrid in the first half with a defensive lapse.
Éder Militão — 7
Arguably Real Madrid’s most consistent defender this season.
Returning from injury, Militão looked sharp and aggressive, especially in the first half, where he pushed high to apply pressure and help Madrid gain control.
A solid comeback performance.
Antonio Rüdiger — 7
Considering he had not played for almost three months, Rüdiger delivered a respectable display.
He remained composed, won important duels, and showed strong positioning throughout the match.
Fran García — 6.5
Energetic on both ends of the pitch, contributing diligently in attack and defense.
However, his forward impact was limited, and he struggled to deliver decisive contributions in the final third.
Midfield Player Ratings
Aurélien Tchouaméni — 6
Improved significantly in the second half as he helped Madrid regain control of midfield.
Even so, he struggled early on and was repeatedly outplayed by Azzedine Ounahi, who had a standout first half.
Jude Bellingham — 7
Strong defensively and tireless in midfield battles.
However, his impact faded when entering the final third. Bellingham could not find the space or creativity needed to break Girona’s defensive shape.
Arda Güler — 5.5
Unable to influence the game consistently and struggled to find rhythm.
Güler played only the first half before being substituted, having little notable impact on Madrid’s attacking flow.
Substitute Player Ratings
Eduardo Camavinga — 7
Came on in the 46th minute for Arda Güler and immediately improved Madrid’s structure.
Camavinga helped regain midfield control, won duels, and carried the ball forward with confidence.
A strong substitute appearance.
Rodrygo — 6
Entered in the 72nd minute to replace Tchouaméni.
Rodrygo tried to break Girona’s defensive line from the right wing, but his attempts lacked precision and he could not change the outcome.
Álvaro Carreras — N/A
Came on in the 90th minute for Fran García.
Played too few minutes to receive a meaningful rating.
Gonzalo García — N/A
Also introduced in stoppage time, replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Had no significant involvement due to the limited time on the pitch.
Final Thoughts
Real Madrid’s draw against Girona highlighted both the team’s strengths and weaknesses. Courtois remained their savior, Mbappé delivered under pressure, and Camavinga provided stability off the bench.
However, lapses in creativity and defensive inconsistencies prevented Los Blancos from securing three points.
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