5 Reasons why Real Madrid lost to Girona

#4 Yassine Bounou's form

Bounou was in inspired form against Real Madrid

It is often stated that only a crazy person would decide to be a goalkeeper, as the position is the most underappreciated, rarely getting the headlines, with their performances no matter how spectacular mostly going under the radar (unless you're De Gea at Manchester United). In the event that they do make the headlines, it is usually for one form of blunder or the other.

Against Real Madrid, while Stuani and Portu might hog the headlines, one man who deserves as much if not more praise is their 28-year-old goalie Yassine Bounou.

On the day, the Moroccan international made no less than seven saves, with the pick of the bunch coming when he kept out a Gareth Bale shot at point blank range deep into stoppage time.

Bounou was a personification of calm and composure, taking charge of all the crosses Real Madrid bombarded his box with, while also showing athleticism and sharp reflexes to pull off some good saves.

Bounou's saves on the night were enough to keep Girona in the game while they were 1-0 down and hold on to their lead when they went ahead and ultimately, these three points could prove invaluable if Girona are to avoid the drop.