On Saturday evening, Real Madrid secured their first victory of the season with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Girona at home in La Liga. The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances but unable to find the back of the net until the final minutes.
The game began brightly for Real Madrid, who took the lead after just four minutes through a header from Karim Benzema. However, Girona fought back valiantly and equalized just before halftime through a well-taken goal by the visiting team's striker, Carlos Bacca.
In the second half, Real Madrid regained control of the game and were rewarded when Marco Asensio hit the post with a powerful shot from distance. Moments later, however, Girona levelled again through a penalty kick awarded for a handball by Nacho Fernandez.
Despite this setback, Real Madrid continued to dominate possession and create chances. In stoppage-time, though, the breakthrough came as Ethan Bellingham scored his first goal for the club, curling a stunning effort into the top corner from outside the box. The winner sealed Real Madrid's third straight win of the season, and set them on course for another strong campaign in Spain's top flight.