Real Madrid fade away in LaLiga title race following disappointing draw against Girona

Wearing a jersey drawing from the 1991/92 season, Girona began strongly in the first match of LaLigas nostalgic event, with Azzedine Ounahi prompting Andriy Lunin to make an excellent save at the near post within the first 15 minutes.

Real Madrid, opting out of the retro festivities, sought to dominate the match through a few encouraging chances prior to the 30-minute point.

Jude Bellingham stretched fully to nudge the ball just wide in his initial appearance since January, moments ahead of Federico Valverde having his curling attempt deflected by the vigilant Paulo Gazzaniga.

Yet, the Girona keeper did not shine when Valverde unleashed a powerful shot from distance early in the second half.

Gazzaniga tried an unusual method to block the Uruguayans curving strike, but it sailed beyond the goalkeepers weak resistance, thrilling most of the 70885 spectators present.

The supporters quickly grew irritated over not marking Lemar tightly enough for GIRONAs precise 62nd-minute leveller. The French player found ample room to shoot from the penalty areas edge, sending a low drive between Eduardo Camavingas legs and past the powerless Lunin.

Girona kept posing more danger for a while post their tie, each push forward drawing waves of boos from an annoyed Bernabeu audience aware of the impact of further lost points.

The atmosphere did not brighten as Kylian Mbappe fired a close-range effort directly at Gazzaniga while chasing a last-minute victory, right before his penalty claim was rejected.

Alvaro Arbeloas team eventually exhausted their clock in pursuit of victory, adding a 1-1 result to recent losses versus Mallorca and Bayern Munich, aware Barcelona could extend their lead to nine points in the championship chase.