Sporting Gijon

Zinedine Zidane Zinedine Zidane praised both Cristiano Ronaldo and James Rodriguez after Real Madrid fought to a 2-1 win over Sporting Gijon.

Cesare Prandelli Valencia started life under ex-Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli with a hard-fought 2-1 win over fellow La Liga strugglers Sporting Gijon.

Alen Halilovic is tipped for a bright future at Barcelona, but will spend the 2015-16 season on loan at Sporting Gijon.

Diego Simeone A last-gasp header from Antoine Griezmann lifted Atletico Madrid to a 1-0 win over Sporting Gijon.

Kevin Gameiro After helping Atletico Madrid to an emphatic win away to Sporting Gijon, Kevin Gameiro touchingly paid tribute to his grandmother.

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

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

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

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