Hansi Flick has confirmed that Marc-Andre ter Stegen will spend the remainder of the season on loan at Girona, a move shaped by Barcelona's changing priorities and the goalkeeper's desire to revive his international prospects in a World Cup year.
Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, Atletico Madrid, Girona, Levante and Sevilla were all at the centre of a gripping La Liga Sunday that delivered goals, controversy and vital points at both ends of the table.
Barcelona maintained their lead over Real Madrid in the LaLiga standings with a hard-fought 2-0 win over a Villarreal side that proved to be a tough nut to crack, despite going down to 10 men for most of the game.
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso bemoaned their accuracy in front of goals in the 1-1 draw against Girona at Montilivi on Sunday.
Real Madrid and Girona both played their part in a dramatic La Liga weekend that also saw Villarreal surge, Betis silence Sevilla and Espanyol snatch a late winner.
Barcelona star Ronaldo Araujo says he did not hesitate at all when head coach Hansi Flick asked him to play striker late on against Girona.