REAL MADRID superstar Kylian Mbappe was busted open after catching an elbow to cap off a rough night.

drew 1-1 with Girona on Friday at the Santiago Bernabeu – a result that dealt a devastating blow to Mbappe, 27, and co’s title hopes.

The play for which Real Madrid is wanting a penalty! 👀 pic.twitter.com/gw7Mprql7J

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Real Madrid player Rodrygo bleeding from a head injury.Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe was busted open after catching an elbow against GironaCredit: REUTERS A Real Madrid CF player lying on the grass and holding his face during a match against Girona.Real star Mbappe appeared to catch an elbow from Girona ace Vitor Reis

Madrid suffered an upset at home after Thomas Lemar cancelled out Federico Valverde ‘s opener on 62 minutes.

But Los Blancos were left infuriated two minutes before full-time as they claimed they were denied a penalty.

broke inside Girona’s penalty box but was floored after a challenge by Vitor Reis.

Replays showed Reis’ elbow making contact with the France international’s face.

The star forward was then left bloodied as he tried to get back up to his feet.

But despite all the blood gushing down Mbappe’s face the referee and VAR still weren’t convinced.

Real couldn’t bounce back after that controversial incident and dropped two precious points at the Bernabeu.

The Spanish giants are now second in the LaLiga table with six points separating them from leaders , who have a game in hand.

Barca host Espanyol later today with a massive chance to extend their lead at the top to nine points.

This comes after Real suffered another poor result at the Bernabeu in the ‘s quarter-finals.

The LaLiga outfit and are now set for a crunch clash at the Allianz Arena next week that they have to win.

A Real Madrid CF player in a white jersey with "MBAPPE" on the back lies on the ground, holding their head in their hands, while two Girona players in red and blue stand nearby.Real demanded a penalty after the incident A Real Madrid player lying on the ground covering his face with his hands, visibly upset.But the referee and VAR wouldn’t change their mind