Sporting Gijon

Diego Godín Leal Diego Godin may have to watch from the sidelines as Atletico Madrid aim to stay in touch with Barcelona by beating Sporting Gijon.

Zinedine Zidane Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema picked up injuries against Sporting Gijon but Marcelo is hopeful the problems are not serious.

Real Madrid and Barcelona are once more expected to fight it out for the Liga title and the rivals begin their quest for glory this weekend.

Marcelino García Toral Villarreal's lack of effort at Sporting Gijon are to blame for Rayo Vallecano's La Liga relegation, according to the latter's president.

Sporting Gijon exited the Copa del Rey at the round of 32 despite a strong display from Alen Halilovic in the second leg with Real Betis.

La Liga's three title contenders all enjoyed victories on Wednesday as Barcelona returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion.

Enrique González Quini, who has died aged 68, is the eighth-highest scorer in Spain's top flight thanks to his exploits with Sporting and Barcelona.

Rafael Benítez Rafael Benitez takes charge of Real Madrid in a competitive game for the first time on Sunday as they travel to Sporting Gijon in La Liga.

Javier Mascherano Barcelona do rely on Lionel Messi and hope to do so for many more years, head coach Luis Enrique has said.