'Very happy': Alaba talks about his return to action after injury

Luka Modric scored a brilliant goal from long range to help Real Madrid secure a 2-0 win against Girona on Sunday which took them back level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.

The Spanish giants have been engaged in a battle with Spanish officials in the past few weeks but except one moment where Rodrygo found his path blocked by the referee, they had nothing to complain about on a tranquil afternoon in the Spanish capital.

Some home fans whistled as players stood alongside a slogan reading "respect the referee, respect football" before the game.

David Alaba started for Real Madrid for the first time in over a year after a severe knee injury. "It's a very important win for us, we are very happy, it's a good moment for us," the Austrian defender told Real Madrid TV. "I am very, very happy, after the injury, I was ready to start this game."

Real Madrid next face Real Sociedad away on Wednesday in the Copa del Rey semi-finals.

 

February 23, 2025