The Catalan club served up a major upset at the Santiago Bernabeu, though their coach denied his side intentionally targeted the out-of-form left-back
Girona boss Eusebio Sacristan defended out-of-sorts Real Madrid defender Marcelo as an "institution" after his side's historic La Liga win against Los Blancos at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The left-back has been roundly criticised in some quarters this season for a number of poor showings, with his struggle against relegation-threatened opposition on Sunday the latest in a line of similar performances.
The Brazilian, back in the starting line-up through squad rotation, has generally been second-choice this campaign after losing his place to Sergio Reguilon and previously hinted that he would seek a move away from the club.