Girona snapped Real Madrid's 4 league match winning streak, earning a point at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Madrid had the most chances in the first half but weren't decisive enough to convert any.
They even had a shot come off the post after Rodrygo tried to catch the keeper off guard with a first time effort.
Girona did have a good chance deep in the first half, but Yangel's Herrera's header from a cross came off the top post.
In the second half, it was the same story for Los Blancos, as they struggled to get Girona stopper Paulo Gazzaniga.
However, The former Tottenham man couldn't do anything to stop Vinicius shot in the 70th minute, the Brazilian finishing off a good move by Fede Valverde to put Madrid 1-0 up.
Girona were handed a lifeline and a chance to get back on level terms 10 minutes later, as substitute Marco Asensio was adjudged to have handled the ball in the box, giving the visitors a penalty.
Cristhian Stuani stepped up and buried his shot to the bottom right corner, sending Courtois the wrong way.
Rodrygo thought he had gotten a goal for Madrid in the 90th minute, but his strike was ruled out for a foul.
It didn't get any better for Los Blancos, as Toni Kroos received his matching orders after collecting a second booking of the night.
Points shared in the end, as Real Madrid moved back to the top of the table with 32 points, just a point above Barcelona.
Girona moved out of the relegation spot after the draw with 10 points, but are level on points with Sevilla, Cadiz and Getafe.
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