Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa praised his players for their collective commitment in their 2-0 victory against Villareal in their LaLiga clash on Saturday.
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.
Hansi Flick cut a frustrated figure after Barcelona's 2-1 defeat to Real Sociedad in San Sebastian ended their 12-match unbeaten run and tightened the La Liga title race.
Real Sociedad, Atletico Madrid, Celta Vigo and Valencia all claimed important La Liga victories on a decisive weekend, with Sociedad stunning Barcelona at the Reale Arena.
Real Madrid beat Levante after back-to-back cup defeats whilst Mallorca edged nine-man Athletic Club in an action-packed weekend of La Liga action.
Barcelona have received a major boost as Joao Cancelo completed his medical ahead of a loan return from Al Hilal, with the deal set to be made official shortly.