Girona

Thibaut Courtois Real Madrid are nine points behind leaders Barcelona after a home defeat to Girona, with Thibaut Courtois accepting they lost control.

Sergio Ramos García Real Madrid had Sergio Ramos sent off as they slipped to a surprising 2-1 home defeat against struggling Girona in LaLiga on Sunday.

Santiago Solari Poggio Karim Benzema has scored five goals in his last three Real Madrid appearances, earning praise from head coach Santiago Solari.

Sergio Ramos García Despite an injury scare against Espanyol, Sergio Ramos will be fit for Real Madrid as they face Girona in cup action.

Santiago Solari Poggio Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari lavished praise on Vinicius Junior and Marco Asensio ahead of his side's clash with Girona.

Athletic Bilbao

Lionel Messi Lionel Messi asked Girona's Pablo Maffeo if he is on loan from Manchester City during Barcelona's victory on Saturday.

Luis Suarez Luis Suarez celebrated his 100th league match for Barcelona with the final goal in a comfortable victory over regional rivals Girona.

Antoine Griezmann Antoine Griezmann's red card had Atletico Madrid staring down the barrel of defeat at Girona but Diego Simeone's side snatched a 2-2 draw.

Ilkay Gündogan Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan played his first game of 2017 as Pep Guardiola's side lost 1-0 to Girona in a friendly.