Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe scores from the penalty spot during a Spanish league match against Girona on Sunday. AFP
Real Madrid was held to a third consecutive La Liga draw in a 1-1 tie at Girona on Sunday, allowing Barcelona to retain pole position.
Azzedine Ounahi fired the host into a surprise lead before halftime, with Kylian Mbappe earning Madrid a point from the penalty spot.
After Barcelona beat Alaves on Saturday to move top of the table, Madrid needed a victory at Girona to reclaim the top spot, but now sits second, a point behind the champion.
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