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Álvaro Arbeloa said Real Madrid should have been awarded what might have been a decisive penalty in their 1-1 draw with Girona
The result leaves Madrid six points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona, who are in action against rivals Espanyol on Saturday.
Real Madrid are likely to be in the market for a new defender this summer.
MADRID (AP) — Jude Bellingham's first start since Feb. 1 was not enough to spark a Real Madrid revival as they drew with Girona 1-1 and missed a chance to put pressure on La Liga leader Barcelona on Friday.
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa said the team's Champions League fightback against Bayern Munich begins with Friday's LaLiga game with Girona, insisting that "Wednesday's game starts tomorrow."
The Brazilian has endured a slump in form.
Real Madrid host Bayern Munich in an eye-catching Champions League quarter-final first leg today. Madrid knocked out Manchester City in the previous round and are aiming to win a record-extending 16th title.