Girona

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.

Sergio Ramos García Both sides scored penalties as Girona slipped to a 4-2 loss at Real Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey quarter-final on Thursday.

Keilor Navas Gamboa Keylor Navas retained his place in the starting XI at the expense of Thibaut Courtois and Julen Lopetegui explained his decision.

Karim Benzema Karim Benzema continued his fine form for Real Madrid, earning praise from team-mate Keylor Navas.

Sergio Ramos García Jesus Vallejo returns to the Real Madrid squad after two months out, but captain Sergio Ramos misses the La Liga game against Girona.

Cristhian Stuani Curbelo Cristhian Stuani moved top of the LaLiga scoring charts but his Girona side were pegged back late at home to Atletico Madrid in LaLiga.

Girona Sunday's draw with Real Zaragoza was enough for Girona to clinch second place in the Segunda Division and win promotion to La Liga.

Patrick Roberts Winger Patrick Roberts has embarked on another loan away from Manchester City after joining Girona following two spells with Celtic.

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

Girona were set to face LaLiga leaders Barcelona in Miami in January, but the deal appears dead after the Blaugrana pulled out.