Girona

Santiago Solari Poggio Girona's Eusebio Sacristan appeared to make a tactical tweak to target Real Madrid defender Marcelo, but he denied that was his intention.

Cristhian Stuani Curbelo Clement Lenglet was sent off on his LaLiga debut for Barcelona as Ernesto Valverde's men dropped points for the first time in 2018-19.

Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo was lauded by Lucas Vazquez and his team-mates after Sunday's four-goal haul.

Zinedine Zidane Real Madrid have enough time to claw back Barcelona's eight-point advantage in La Liga, according to Los Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane.

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.