Halfway through the penultimate round of the Champions League group phase, for the first time in a league format containing 36 teams, the qualification equations are finally beginning to take shape.

Real Madrid could be tempted to bring them back.

Ahead of our final Champions League league phase game, learn about our opponents' history, star players and season so far

Arsenal won their most recent away game against Spanish opposition in the UEFA Champions League, 2-1 at Sevilla in October 2023, last winning back-to-back such matches in the competition in February 2004-February 2006 (v Celta de Vigo and Real Madrid).

Sociedad vs. Getafe, 10:15 a.m. Athletic Bilbao vs. Leganes, 12:30 p.m. Barcelona vs. Valencia, 3 p.m. Alaves vs. Celta Vigo, 3 p.m. Leganes vs. Rayo Vallecano, 2 p.m.

Girona have been unable to recapture last season's momentum where they led the LaLiga table for much of the campaign as they sit eighth this season, but coach Michel said he expected a turnaround in the second half of the campaign.

Real Madrid is scouring the transfer market to find a solution to their problem position at left-back with Alphonso Davies seeming close to turning down a move to Spain.

A UEFA simulation study offers Girona a lifeline and suggests the cut-off points required to progress in the 24/25 Champions League.

Spanish La Liga result on Friday: Mallorca v Real Betis (1300), Atletico Madrid v Villarreal (1515), Sevilla v Espanyol (1730), Valladolid v Real Madrid (2000) Rayo Vallecano v Girona (1300), Real Sociedad v Getafe (1515), Athletic Bilbao v Leganes (1730), Barcelona v Valencia (2000)

Real Madrid have been linked with an €8 million move for LaLiga defender Miguel Guiterrez, who plays for Girona.

Real Madrid’s struggles in big games, including back-to-back heavy losses to FC Barcelona by over three goals, have sparked rumors of Carlo Ancelotti’s departure. However, the Italian coach decisively addressed the speculation.

Milan's decision to sign Kyle Walker from Manchester City could prove to be a timely call after Emerson Royal was forced off during the opening exchanges of