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.
Real Madrid turned things around after a poor first half to beat Villarreal 3-1 in LaLiga on Saturday to move top of the league table.
Girona coach Michel Sanchez will be absent from the touchline for Saturday's vital LaLiga fixture against Villarreal after being hospitalised due to an undisclosed health issue, the club confirmed.
Barcelona's relentless attacking machine roared to life once again on Sunday, dismantling Girona 4-1 at the Estadi Olimpic Lluís Companys in a display that underlined their title credentials.
Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over Girona, with Luka Modric and Vinicius Junior delivering the decisive blows in a match that showcased their quality and reignited Los Blancos' La Liga title charge.