Real Madrid return to the Santiago Bernabéu on 10 April 2026, to face Girona in a La Liga 2025-26 fixture that could define their pursuit of the La Liga title. Following a disappointing defeat to Mallorca in their previous league outing, Los Blancos find themselves seven points adrift of leaders Barcelona, making tonight’s encounter a must-win for Álvaro Arbeloa’s side. A victory tonight would reduce the gap to four points, albeit temporarily, putting the pressure back on the Catalan giants. Kylian Mbappe Shuts Down Claims of Prioritising France Over Real Madrid.

As always, all eyes are on French superstar Kylian Mbappe, who has been dealing with fitness concerns this year. 

Will Kylian Mbappe Play Tonight in Real Madrid vs Girona, La Liga 2025-26 Match?

Kylian Mbappe is set to lead the line for Real Madrid. The French captain has recently returned to the squad after a challenging period sidelined with a recurring left knee injury.

Although there were concerns earlier this year regarding a potential partial tear of his posterior cruciate ligament, Mbappe has featured in Madrid's last two outings against Mallorca and Bayern Munich.  Bayern Munich Beat Real Madrid 2-1 in UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Quarter-Final First Leg

While he is not yet thought to be at 100 percent physical capacity, manager Arbeloa has indicated that the forward is ready to start.

For Real Madrid, anything less than three points tonight would likely signal the end of their pursuit of Barcelona. With the return leg against Bayern Munich looming next week, Arbeloa must balance the need for domestic points with the physical demands on his returning stars.

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