LaLiga president Javier Tebas has accused Real Madrid of "crying" and creating a "global conspiracy theory" with their constant criticism of officiating in Spain.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is optimistic Lamine Yamal will be fit to face Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal at the Olympic Stadium on Tuesday.

Luka Modric scored a beautiful long-range goal in Real Madrid's 2-0 home win against Girona on Sunday that moved the defending champion level on points in the Spanish league with leader Barcelona. The veteran midfielder chested the ball down in the 41st minute before firing a right-footed shot into the top corner.

Real Madrid cannot afford to keep dropping points in LaLiga if they want to stay in contention in their title defence after failing to win their last three games, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday.

After a successful UEFA Champions League's playoff where Real Madrid were able to eliminate Manchester City also thanks to an exciting hat trick from French star Kylian Mbappe in the return leg, Carlo Ancelotti's men will be immediately back at the Santiago Bernabeu to host Girona.

Real Madrid cannot afford to keep dropping points in LaLiga if they want to stay in contention in their title defence after failing to win their last three games, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday.

Six writers from The Athletic analyse the draw for the Champions League last-16 ties and the road to Munich in May