Sporting Gijon

Barcelona continued their incredible form but their lead atop La Liga stayed at eight points on Sunday.

Carlos Carmona and Jony struck as Sporting Gijon earned a crucial win at home to Eibar as they continue to battle relegation in La Liga.

Stefan Šćepović Sporting Gijon forward Stefan Scepovic is a transfer target of Celtic, manager Ronny Delia has confirmed.

Roma forward Antonio Sanabria has agreed a return to Spain after signing a season-long loan with Sporting Gijon.

Top-six incumbents Celta and Athletic Billbao secure 1-0 Liga wins, while Valencia won their first home game since Gary Neville's sacking.

Middlesbrough have fended off reported interest from Everton, Bournemouth and Watford to sign Bernardo Espinosa.

Zinedine Zidane Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema both scored twice as Real Madrid dispatched Sporting Gijon 5-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar all scored as Barcelona beat Real Sociedad, while Atletico Madrid saw off Espanyol.

Kevin Gameiro Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone believes Antoine Griezmann deserves to be in contention to win the Ballon d'Or.

The top three remained unchanged with Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid all triumphing, as Valencia's winless run continued.