Madrid held by Girona in Spanish league in another setback
By TALES AZZONI
AP Sports Writer
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid has been held by Girona to a 1-1 draw at home in the Spanish league to follow up its first loss of the season in all competitions. Madrid was coming off a 3-2 defeat at Leipzig on Tuesday in the Champions League. It was Madrid’s second setback in the Spanish league this season. Going into Sunday’s game Madrid had won 10 of its first 11 league matches. The result cuts Madrid’s lead to one point over Barcelona, which won 1-0 at Valencia on Saturday for its 10th win in 12 league matches.