Real Madrid headed in at halftime with a 1-0 lead in La Liga at Girona.
Los Blancos will aim to close the title gap to two points with a win in Catalonia after league leaders Barcelona drew 2-2 at Real Betis earlier in the day.
Despite a lack of chances at either end at the Estadi Montilivi, it was Real Madrid who took their only chance, through the in-form Jude Bellingham.
Bellingham are starting to hit their stride in front of goal after an injury-marred start to the season, firing the visitors ahead after 38 minutes.
With Girona failing to clear a loose ball in their penalty area, Bellingham kept his drive low into the bottom corner for his fifth league goal in five league games.
The victory for Real Madrid will be a major boost for the away side ahead of a midweek UEFA Champions League trip to Atalanta.
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