Girona

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

Míchel Salgado Fernández Michel Salgado urged the Royal Spanish Football Federation to take their time in considering LaLiga's proposal for matches in the USA.

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

Ernesto Valverde Tejedor Clement Lenglet's dismissal following a collision with Pere Pons left Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde baffled.

Nelson Cabral Nelson Semedo's first LaLiga goal and Lionel Messi's 402nd in the competition ensured Barcelona saw off a stern challenge from Girona.

Santiago Solari Poggio Marcelo has lost his place in the Real Madrid team but coach Santiago Solari is pleased with his attitude.

Cristhian Stuani Curbelo Girona have signed Cristhian Stuani from Middlesbrough, allowing the Uruguayan to return to La Liga two years after leaving Espanyol.

Antoine Griezmann Diego Simeone paid the price for substituting Diego Costa and Antoine Griezmann as Girona stole a point at Atletico Madrid.

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

Diego Simeone Rodrigo made a bad mistake in Atletico Madrid's 1-1 LaLiga draw at Girona but Diego Simeone defended the Spain midfielder.