La liga

Mallorca had their moments, striking the woodwork in the first half through Antonio Sanchez and later via Samu Costa, while Real Madrid's Brahim also saw his header connect with the crossbar.

Interestingly, Fluminense faces competition from their Rio de Janeiro rivals, Flamengo, in the race to secure Henrique's services.

On-loan winger Yan Couto was in impressive form, assisting Girona's two opening goals and then winning a penalty that allowed them to seal the win at the Montilivi Stadium, reports Xinhua.

Wednesday features FC Barcelona against UD Almería, the former seeking a win after a dry spell. Athletic Club meets UD Las Palmas in a battle of top European hopefuls, showcasing Athletic's strong home form.

Real Madrid and Girona, currently level on points at the league's summit, face crucial challenges.

With the latest results, Real Madrid and Girona FC are at the forefront with 38 points each.

Girona FC, the current league leaders, faces Rayo Vallecano, with coach Míchel returning to his former club. Rayo Vallecano, undefeated in eight La Liga rounds, poses a tough challenge.