Girona wasted a chance to go three points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga when they were held to a 0-0 draw away to the bottom side Almeria.
Two games that may be crucial to the outcome of La Liga are set to grab the headlines this weekend in Spain, as Betis hosts Real Madrid and Girona travels for a short trip to face FC Barcelona.
Real Madrid took advantage of the fact that Girona don't play Athletic Bilbao until Monday night to return to the top of the La Liga table with a 3-0 win away to Cadiz.