Girona

Real Madrid Real Madrid were held to a shock goalless draw at Olimpic de Xativa on Saturday in the first leg of their Copa del Rey round-of-32 clash.

Eusebio Sacristán Mena Former Barcelona midfielder Eusebio Sacristan is back in Catalonia, having agreed to take over as Girona boss.

Diego Simeone Diego Costa has stepped up his attempts to engineer a move to Atletico Madrid but Diego Simeone refused to be drawn on the Chelsea striker.

Sunday's match at Girona is no certainty to take place according to reports but Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is not concerned.

Sergio Ramos García Vinicius Junior has recorded five assists in this season's Copa del Rey, leaving Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari thrilled at his progress.

Cristhian Stuani Curbelo Veteran Uruguayan forward Cristhian Stuani has signed a deal until June 2022, Girona announced on Friday.

Lionel Messi

Karim Benzema Real Madrid came from behind to beat Girona 4-1 with the help of two penalties, but Julen Lopetegui was not bothered by how the goals came.

Ernesto Valverde Tejedor Ernesto Valverde has pointed to Barcelona's recovery from their Supercopa de Espana thrashing as proof that a "crisis" is short-lived.