Madrid, Dec 1 || Real Madrid drew 1-1 away to Girona, a result that lifted FC Barcelona to the top of La Liga after 14 rounds.
Barcelona has 34 points, one more than Real Madrid. Villarreal sits a further point back, with Atletico Madrid on 31.
Real Madrid has dropped six points with three consecutive draws.
Madrid wanted to dominate possession, but the red-and-whites kept their lines tight to disrupt the opponent's flow and waited for the right moment to strike. That moment came just before halftime: a quick recovery, a vertical transition, and a brilliant individual play by Azzedine Ounahi, who scored a stunning goal with a sharp, angled shot that made Montilivi erupt.
The goal rewarded Girona's discipline and bravery, as they did not shy away from going for the game. In the second half, however, Madrid increased the pressure and found relief in a penalty that Mbappé converted in the 67th minute to level the score.