Sporting Gijon

Luka Modric Real Madrid's attention turns back to on-pitch matters as they face Sporting Gijon in La Liga after FIFA imposed a transfer ban on the club.

Enrique García Martínez Asturias native and Barcelona coach Luis Enrique was quick to congratulate boyhood club Sporting Gijon on their La Liga survival.

Diego Godín Leal Diego Godin may have to watch from the sidelines as Atletico Madrid aim to stay in touch with Barcelona by beating Sporting Gijon.

Atletico Madrid claimed the derby spoils against Real Madrid on Saturday as Antoine Griezmann ensured victory at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Barcelona thrashed Villanovense in the Copa del Rey last 32 and Real Madrid surpassed Cadiz but controversially fielded an ineligible player

Zinedine Zidane Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema picked up injuries against Sporting Gijon but Marcelo is hopeful the problems are not serious.

Real Betis Julio Velazquez has urged Real Betis to learn from the Ponferradina rout when they start their Copa del Rey campaign against Llagostera.

Barcelona ended 2015 top of La Liga after Lionel Messi scored in the 4-0 win over Real Betis - his 500th outing for the Catalan giants.

Sporting Gijon exited the Copa del Rey at the round of 32 despite a strong display from Alen Halilovic in the second leg with Real Betis.

Title hopefuls Atletico Madrid secured a dramatic late victory against Sporting Gijon in La Liga courtesy of Antoine Griezmann.