Real Madrid increase the pressure of the La Liga title with the routine victory of Girona

Real Madrid they closed the The League lead gap to two points this weekend thanks to a 3-0 win at Gerona.

Los Blancos are now within striking distance of their El Clasico rivals Barcelona WHO drew 2-2 at Real Betis earlier today.

If Real Madrid win their remaining game in hand at the start of 2024, they could overtake the Catalans at the top in January.

The visitors took some time to get up to speed in Catalonia as Jude Bellingham headed home his fifth league goal in as many games before the break.

That finally tipped the balance for Real Madrid after the restart as Arda Guler slotted home his first of the season and Kylian Mbappe slotted home his ninth goal of the campaign.

Attention now quickly turns to the UEFA Champions League, and a trip in midweek Atalanta, as the defending champions look to resume their European challenge.

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