Girona

Cristhian Stuani Curbelo The 50th hat-trick of Cristiano Ronaldo's stellar career inspired Real Madrid to an entertaining 6-3 victory at home to Girona in La Liga.

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.

Zinedine Zidane Gareth Bale is happy at Real Madrid, according to Zinedine Zidane, who has left the winger on the bench of late in the Champions League.

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.

Manchester City's alleged refusal to let Jason Denayer join Lyon has infuriated the Belgian defender.

Pablo Maffeo Pablo Maffeo impressed with Girona as they secured promotion to LaLiga last season and he will spend another year with the club.

Luis Suarez Barcelona's imperious early season form is down to the influence of Ernesto Valverde, according to Spain international Jordi Alba.

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.

Marc Muniesa Martínez Marc Muniesa is returning to La Liga with promoted side Girona, having been loaned out by Stoke City.