Real Madrid drop vital points! Winners & losers as Kroos sees red and Rodyrgo denied late winner vs Girona

Real Madrid returned to the top of the table in La Liga on Sunday but the defending champions' lead has been cut to just a point after a disappointing 1-1 draw with struggling Girona.

Both sides hit the woodwork in the opening first half which ended goalless. Rodrygo put an effort on the post and Yangel Herrera was denied a stunner by the crossbar after beating Thibaut Courtois.

Los Blancos looked set for a routine win when Vinicius Junior put the hosts in front from close range after the break, but Girona hit back from the penalty spot through Cristhian Stuani.

A frantic end to the match brought a red card for Toni Kroos, a goal disallowed for Rodrygo and a final whistle that will have been celebrated back in Barcelona.