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

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.

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.

Real Madrid eased to a 2-0 home victory over Girona on Sunday thanks to a blistering first-half volley by Luka Modric and a late Vinicius Jr strike as they snapped a three-game winless run and moved up to second place in LaLiga behind Barcelona.

Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres came off the bench to rescue a 2-0 win for Barcelona at Las Palmas on Saturday that sent them back to the top of the LaLiga table after a game that is unlikely to live long in the memory.

Luka Modric scores a stunning goal to help send Real Madrid second in La Liga as they end a run of three games without a win against a battling Girona.

Las Palmas will host FC Barcelona on Saturday for a key game in the Spain's La Liga as the visitors were able to close the gap with Real Madrid and are currently leading the table tied points with the side coached by Carlo Ancelotti.

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