Miguel Gutierrez spared no effort in his bid to feature in Girona FC's last La Liga clash against Getafe.
Bayern Munich had set their sights on securing the signing of Ronald Araujo to bolster their defence and mould him into one of their future strategic players.
Barcelona's resurgence owes much to a recent up-tick in training intensity, according to star forward Robert Lewandowski.
Barcelona eased to a 3-0 win at Atletico Madrid to move within eight points of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.
Real Madrid have filed a complaint with the Spanish legal authorities after "racist and hateful insults" appeared to be directed at their striker Vinicius Junior by Atletico Madrid and Barcelona fans this week.
Real Madrid's 4-0 win over Celta Vigo not only solidified their seven-point lead at the top of La Liga but also showcased the talent of Turkish youngster Arda Guler.