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Real Madrid struggled without the rested Cristiano Ronaldo as they were beaten 1-0 away at lowly Espanyol on Tuesday.

Neymar Ahead of their Champions League second leg with Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid have rested Cristiano Ronaldo for the trip to Espanyol.

Sergio Ramos García Real Madrid could not have a better captain than the "much-loved" Sergio Ramos, according to coach Zinedine Zidane.

Enrique Sánchez Flores After a five-game run without a win or goal in La Liga, Espanyol have parted ways with experienced manager Quique Sanchez Flores.

Luis Suarez Barcelona striker Luis Suarez believes it is understandable that Gerard Pique celebrated against Espanyol by raising a finger to his lips.

Gerard Piqué Bernabéu Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has spoken out about the behaviour of some supporters in the defeat to Espanyol.

Lionel Messi Young substitute Oscar Melendo beat Jasper Cillessen with two minutes to go as Espanyol inflicted Barcelona's first defeat since August.

Enrique Sánchez Flores Stoke City were thought to be closing in on appointing Quique Sanchez Flores as their new manager, but he will remain at Espanyol.

Sergio García De La Fuente Media reports suggested Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti was racially abused by Espanyol's Sergio Garcia, but the forward is adamant he did not.

Gerard Piqué Bernabéu After equalising to earn a point away to Espanyol, Gerard Pique did not waste an opportunity to continue his row with Barcelona's rivals.