Sporting Gijon

Real Zaragoza Six-time Copa del Rey winners Real Zaragoza suffered a second-round exit at the hands of Albacete on Wednesday.

Deportivo La Coruna Only a win would suffice for Sporting and they achieved that, defeating hosts Eibar 1-0, but they still dropped down to Spain's second tier.

Celta Vigo continued to chase a European qualification spot in La Liga as Real Madrid put the pressure on leaders Barcelona.

Kevin Gameiro Kevin Gameiro's hat-trick for Atletico Madrid against Sporting Gijon was the fastest seen in La Liga since 1995.

Rafael Benítez Sporting Gijon ensured Rafael Benitez endured a frustrating Real Madrid debut, holding the visitors to a goalless draw at El Molinon.

Luis Martínez García Barcelona act in the best interest of all their players, says Luis Enrique, after questions over Lionel Messi.

Enrique García Martínez Asturias native and Barcelona coach Luis Enrique was quick to congratulate boyhood club Sporting Gijon on their La Liga survival.

Barcelona thrashed Villanovense in the Copa del Rey last 32 and Real Madrid surpassed Cadiz but controversially fielded an ineligible player

Jordi Alba Ramos Barcelona were in sparkling form as they defeated Celta Vigo 6-1 and will go six points clear in La Liga if they beat Sporting Gijon.

Luis Suarez Barcelona beat Sporting Gijon 3-1 to take a six-point lead at the top of La Liga, with Lionel Messi scoring his 300th top-flight goal.