Real Madrid went level on points with Barcelona yesterday, beating Girona 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu. Los Blancos midfielder Luka Modric opened the scoring in

Real Madrid reacted to Barcelona and Atletico Madrid’s wins on Saturday by comfortably beating Girona on Sunday. After a defeat then two draws in La Liga, the 2-0 win against Girona means Los Blancos are second and level on points with Hansi Flick’s team, and one ahead of Diego Simeone’s.

Real Madrid veteran Luka Modric was pleased scoring in victory over Girona. He later said, “I’m very grateful and proud of the affection that Madrid fans show me every day. Today they’ve done it again and I can only say thank you.