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Arturo Vidal Pardo The decision to send off defender Clement Lenglet following a VAR review was strongly criticised by Barca boss Ernesto Valverde.

Santiago Solari Poggio Defender Alvaro Odriozola does not think there should be an over-reaction to Real Madrid losing 2-1 at home to Girona.

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.

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.

L'Hospitalet L'Hospitalet reached the Copa del Rey round of 32 with a thrilling comeback win on Wednesday, while Real Betis also advanced.

Antoine Griezmann Atletico Madrid travel to Girona for the first leg of their Copa del Rey last-16 tie Wednesday, a match Diego Simeone is not taking lightly.

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

Diego Da Costa Silva Diego Costa is set to play through the pain barrier against Girona, but Diego Simeone does have injury problems in defence.

Gareth Bale The responsibility to replace Cristiano Ronaldo's goals at Real Madrid is not Gareth Bale's alone, says Julen Lopetegui.

Francisco Alarcón Suárez Real Madrid playmaker Isco has called on his team-mates to "prove" their greatness by responding to Sunday's shock loss against Girona.