Girona

Real Betis Julio Velazquez has urged Real Betis to learn from the Ponferradina rout when they start their Copa del Rey campaign against Llagostera.

Girona were set to face LaLiga leaders Barcelona in Miami in January, but the deal appears dead after the Blaugrana pulled out.

Javier Tebas Barcelona were slated to play Girona in Miami in January but LaLiga president Javier Tebas has no alternative plans after they pulled out.

Girona's muted response to their incredible victory over Real Madrid is a sign of the squad's maturity, according to boss Pablo Machin.

Holders Barcelona have been handed a tough Copa del Rey last-eight draw, with last season's beaten finalists Sevilla their next opponents.

Karim Benzema Real Madrid are through to the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey after completing a 7-3 aggregate success over Girona on Thursday.

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.

Sergio Ramos García Sergio Ramos discussed the Panenka penalty he scored in Real Madrid's 4-2 Copa del Rey quarter-final first-leg win over Girona.

Karim Benzema Marcelo's substitution on the hour-mark caught the 30-year-old Real Madrid full-back off guard on Sunday.

Luis Suarez Lionel Messi produced a typically dominant performance as Barcelona thrashed Girona in La Liga, drawing gushing praise from his team-mates.