Mbappé scores but Real Madrid is frustrated by Girona in draw
Real Madrid failed to return to the top of the Spanish league on Sunday after being held 1-1 at relegation-threatened Girona.
Kylian Mbappé converted a 67th-minute penalty after Azzedine Ounahi had put the hosts ahead in the 45th at Montilivi Stadium.
Mbappé, who scored four goals midweek against Olympiakos in the Champions League, almost won it for Madrid when his right-footed strike from near the penalty spot just missed deep into stoppage time.
"I liked how the team reacted, even though it wasn’t enough to get the win," Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said. "In the second half we improved and we could’ve won coming from behind. We couldn’t finish the chances we created."
Madrid complained it should have had a penalty in the 80th after a challenge on Rodrygo.
It was the third straight league draw for Madrid, which relinquished the league lead on Saturday after Barcelona beat Alaves 3-1. Barcelona is one point ahead of Madrid after 14 matches.
Girona, which is 18th, has won only one of its last six league games.