Segunda División

Marco Asensio Real Madrid are set to sign Mallorca winger Marco Asensio in the close-season, Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed.

As we reach crunch time in 2017-18, here is the state of play across Europe's top five leagues.

Albert Ferrer Albert Ferrer never lost faith in Cordoba as they sealed a dramatic return to La Liga on Sunday after 42 years outside the top flight.

Juan Esnáider Belén Former Argentina international Juan Esnaider has been sacked as coach of Getafe.

Real Betis Real Betis have vehemently denied any knowledge of taking part in the reported fixing of a match during the 2013-14 La Liga season.

Miguel Pérez Cuesta A week after a spokesperson for the player indicated his time was up, Michu has indeed confirmed his retirement from playing.

Tenerife midfielder Marc Crosas faces a local council probe after spearing an infant common angelshark - a critically endangered species.

Pablo Caballero was the hero for Sporting Gijon as his late header denied Girona promotion, while Racing Santander suffered the drop.

Sergio Aguero Cadiz have confirmed the loan signing of Gaston Castillo - brother of Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero - from Independiente.

Rubén Baraja Vegas Former Valencia midfielder Ruben Baraja will undertake his first professional coaching role at second-tier Elche.