Modric Stunner Fires Real Madrid Past Girona In 2-0 Win

Luka Modric rolled back the years with a spectacular long-range goal. Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over Girona at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, moving level on points with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.

Vinicius Junior sealed the win late on, while Carlo Ancelotti's side delivered a solid, if unspectacular, display to maintain their push for the title.

After a cagey first half, the 39-year-old Croatian midfielder broke the deadlock stunningly. When Girona failed to clear a corner, Modric pounced on the loose ball and unleashed a thunderous strike beyond the helpless Paulo Gazzaniga.

Girona, last season's surprise title challengers, struggled to create clear chances, with Viktor Tsygankov blazing over when presented with a rare opening.

Real Madrid dominated the second half, and while Vinicius struck the crossbar, Mbappe was denied by Gazzaniga, as the hosts searched for a second goal.