Madrid, Dec 1 (NationPress) Real Madrid ended in a 1-1 stalemate against Girona, a match result that allowed FC Barcelona to ascend to the top of La Liga following 14 rounds.

Barcelona now holds 34 points, just one ahead of Real Madrid. Villarreal is trailing by another point, while Atletico Madrid stands at 31.

Real Madrid has lost six points due to three consecutive draws.

The Madrid side aimed to control possession, but the red-and-whites maintained a disciplined formation to disrupt their opponent's rhythm, biding their time for the perfect opportunity to counter. That moment presented itself just before halftime: a swift recovery, a vertical attack, and a brilliant individual effort by Azzedine Ounahi, who netted a stunning goal with a sharp, angled shot that ignited the Montilivi crowd.

This goal was a testament to Girona's discipline and courage, as they boldly pursued the game. However, in the second half, Madrid raised the intensity, earning a penalty that Mbappé converted in the 67th minute to equalize.

Rather than faltering, Girona displayed exceptional composure. They adapted and fortified their defense as Madrid intensified their efforts. Their defensive structures managed to withstand the late-game pressure from an opponent desperate for points, now caught in a worrying streak of three successive draws.

For Girona, this draw signifies much more than a mere point: it's a demonstration of resilience, a boost in confidence, and a validation of their competitive capabilities. Montilivi again echoed the spirit of a determined and proud Girona, capable of challenging any opponent.

Meanwhile, Barcelona claimed a 3-1 victory over Deportivo Alaves on Saturday, with Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo overturning Pablo Ibanez's early opener.

Villarreal remained in the title hunt with a thrilling 3-2 win at Real Sociedad, capped off by Alberto Moleiro's dramatic 95th-minute goal after Ayoze Perez and Moleiro had initially put the visitors up 2-0. Sociedad leveled the match through goals from Carlos Soler and Ander Barrenetxea before the late winner.

Real Betis triumphed 2-0 against Sevilla away, with goals from Pablo Fornals and Sergi Altimira. Sevilla's Isaac Romero received a red card, and the match faced a temporary halt due to objects thrown from the stands, potentially leading to fines or ground closure for the club.

Additionally, Kike Garcia's 86th-minute strike earned Espanyol a narrow 1-0 win over Celta Vigo.