Real Madrid face their closest La Liga title rivals on February 10 as Girona head to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on February 10.
Carlo Ancelotti's team were held to a 1-1 derby draw against Atletico Madrid last weekend as Girona drew 0-0 at home to Real Sociedad and the title standing remained unmoved.
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are on the fringes of a title charge but it's surprise package Girona who are carrying the fight to Real Madrid in the campaign run in.
Ahead of this clash, Real Madrid have a two-point lead at the top of the table, and victory would be a major step towards the league crown.
MORE: Watch Real Madrid vs Girona with ESPN+ in the USA
Real Madrid vs Girona kick off time
This La Liga title clash kicks off at Estadio Bernabeu on Saturday, February 10 at 6:30 p.m. local time in Madrid, Spain.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories around the globe:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Sat, Feb. 10 | 12:30 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Sat, Feb. 10 | 12:30 p.m. ET |
| UK | Sat, Feb. 10 | 5:30 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Sun, Feb. 11 | 4:30 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Sat, Feb. 10 | 11:00 p.m. IST |
Real Madrid vs Girona live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this La Liga match across selected areas of the world's major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | ESPN Deportes | Fubo, ESPN+, |
| Canada | — | TSN+ |
| UK | Viaplay Sports 2, ITV4 | La Liga TV, ITVX |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Sports 18 | JioTV |
USA: This game is available on ESPN+, with Spanish language options on ESPN Deportes, and streaming options available on Fubo.
Canada: This game is live streaming exclusively on TSN+.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every match live and on demand on Optus Sport.
UK: This match will be broadcast on Viaplay Sports with streaming access on La Liga TV. There is also additional free-to-air coverage on ITV 4 and streaming on ITVX.
Real Madrid vs Girona lineups, team news
Ancelotti will assess his squad ahead of this key match with Vinicius Junior and Antonio Rudiger both forced to pull out of the Atletico Madrid draw.
Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao, and David Alaba are all long-term injury absentees and will miss this clash.
Real Madrid projected starting lineup (4-4-2): Lunin (GK) — Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, F. Mendy — Valverde, Camavinga, Bellingham, Kroos — Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr.
Real Madrid subs: TBC
Girona have suffered a key injury ahead of this game with star striker Artem Dovbyk sidelined until March with a knee injury.
Yangel Herrera and Daley Blind are both absent, due to one game suspensions, with head coach Michel starting a two-match touchline ban.
Girona projected starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Gazzaniga (GK) — Couto, E. Garcia, Martinez, Gutierrez — A. Garcia, Torre — Tsyhankov, Martin, Savio — Stuani.
Girona subs: TBC
Real Madrid vs Girona prediction
Girona's injury and suspension issues could not have come at a worse time in their title push with Dovbyk, Herrera and Blind all vital players for the Catalans.
Real Madrid's late slip against Atletico showed some frailty, and if Girona can keep themselves in the game until the closing stages, they will stand a chance of sneaking a result.
Defeat could effectively end their chances of a surprise title with Real Madrid dominant in these situations.
Prediction: Real Madrid 1-1 Girona
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