A Kylian Mbappe penalty canceled out Girona's opener scored by Azzedine Ounahi. However, Real were particularly aggrieved by a penalty call for Rodrygo Goes being ignored.
Xabi said afterwards: "I think there was an improvement, especially in the second half. We pushed harder and created more chances. We lacked a bit of accuracy with the chances we had to take all three points. But we're still in it, it's all very close. It's a long season and we have to keep going.
“I didn't see it (Rodrygo's call), but I've been told that it was a play that could have been reviewed by VAR because of the contact. It's surprising, we'll have to see it. These are decisive plays that can change the game."
On the team's form, Xabi continued: "There are different phases in a season. There were phases, especially at the beginning, when we were consistently away from home. In these last few games, there have been phases where the second half was much better than the first, and we were able to come back.
"The team had the desire to turn the 1-0 deficit around. We had three or four clear chances inside the area to score the second goal and win. We have to continue with the high standards required to play for Real Madrid. It's a long season."
It's now three consecutive draws in LaLiga and Xabi added, "No complaints because I liked the reaction. It wasn't enough to turn it around, but we were close. We have to continue with the unity we have, with the necessary self-criticism and with the desire to win away from home. We have the opportunity on Wednesday in Bilbao and we'll see”.