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Real Madrid vs Girona Lineups, Live Streams, Cable, How & Where to Watch

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Pragjyoti Singh | Last updated Apr 10, 2026 11:00 AM ET

Real Madrid return to the Santiago Bernabéu to face 12th-place Girona at a critical juncture in their season.

The team is looking to bounce back from a difficult stretch following a 2-1 defeat to Mallorca and a loss to Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.

This matchup against an inconsistent Girona side offers the perfect opportunity for the squad to build momentum before their decisive second-leg trip to Munich.

Real Madrid will be boosted by the return of Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, and Ferland Mendy, who are all expected to start.

Although Barcelona holds a seven-point lead in the title race, this match is a key opportunity for the team to find their form before the away leg against Bayern Munich.

Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid is challenged by Michael Olise of FC Bayern Munich during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg match.Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images

On the other hand, 12th-placed Girona is dealing with several injuries.

Despite spending the first half of the season in a relegation battle, Míchel’s squad has found form, beating Barcelona in February and losing only three of their last 13 games.

Girona enters the match following a 1-0 win over Villarreal. They will also be encouraged by Mallorca’s upset victory against Real Madrid last week.

Portu, Donny van de Beek, Juan Carlos, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Ricard Artero are all unavailable for the match in Madrid.

Expected Lineups for Real Madrid vs Girona

Real Madrid

Goalkeeper: Lunin
Defenders: Carvajal, Huijsen, Militao, Garcia
Midfielders: Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Camavinga
Forwards : Vinicius, Mbappe

Girona

Goalkeeper: Gazzaniga
Defenders: Martínez, Reis, Blind, Moreno
Midfielders: Beltrán, Witsel, Tsygankov, Martín, Ounahi
Forward: Ruiz

How & Where to Watch Real Madrid vs Girona

Real Madrid vs. Girona kicks off in the USA on April 10, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET from the Santiago Bernabéu, and is available to watch in English and Spanish via ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes. Streaming options include ESPN+, fuboTV, or through providers carrying ESPN Deportes.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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