Sat Dec 07 20:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Real Madrid Faces Girona Shorthanded Amidst Injury Crisis

**Barcelona, Spain** – Real Madrid will be without several key players, including star forward Rodrygo, for their crucial La Liga match against Girona on Saturday. Rodrygo, who recently returned from a muscle injury, suffered a setback and will miss the game due to a new muscular problem.

This latest injury adds to Real Madrid’s growing list of absentees, which already includes Vinícius Júnior, David Alaba, Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Carvajal, and Éder Militão. The mounting injury crisis threatens to derail Real Madrid’s season, particularly after consecutive defeats against Liverpool and Athletic Bilbao. The team is desperate to secure a win against Girona to maintain their four-point lead over Barcelona.

Despite their own injury concerns (Yangel Herrera and Viktor Tsygankov are out, with Jhon Solís doubtful), Girona, currently eighth in the league, arrives in good form, having earned 10 points from their last 12. They will field a strong starting eleven, boosted by the return of striker Yáser Asprilla.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Rodrygo’s absence, highlighting the difficulties in fielding a competitive squad. The match kicks off at 12:00 pm ET (2:00 pm MX, 3:00 pm ET). The anticipated starting lineups reveal the significant absences impacting Real Madrid’s strategy.

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