After a scoreless first 45 minutes, Madrid nearly got on the board in the 56th minute but the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system annulled an apparent goal by Luka Modric, ruling that defender Raphael Varane had obstructed the goalie's view from an offside position.
"La Liga is more competitive than ever, anyone can beat anyone," Messi said after receiving the MVP award.
Girona on Saturday lost two possible points in the La Liga table, coming up short in the 1-1 home draw…
With the win, third-placed Valencia now has 37 points, eight behind La Liga-leading Barcelona.
Valencia CF prevailed over Girona 2-1, snapping a two-match La Liga losing streak that saw the club drop from second…
