This article was originally published on www.si.com/onsi/soccer/real-madrid as Transcript: Xabi Alonso’s Post-Match Press Conference Following Real Madrid’s Draw vs Girona. It was another disappointing away day for Real Madrid, who drew 1-1 with Girona. The third consecutive draw in La Liga keeps them in second place, one point behind Barcelona.

Kylian Mbappe's penalty rescued Real Madrid from defeat at Girona, but a point meant they missed the chance to move back to the top of La Liga.

Also a doubt to feature at the Estadi Montilivi on Sunday is another of Real Madrid’s defensive stars, in Raúl Asencio.