Cadiz sack Sergio; Valencia click; late drama for Real Madrid: 10 things from this week's LaLiga you must know

What has been going on in LALIGA this past week? Here are 10 of the top stories, from Girona FC's statement win to Jesús Areso's wonder goal.

There were amazing goals and dramatic finishes to several of the matches which took place in Spain this past week, producing fascinating storylines which are discussed below, along with the rest of the week's news

Girona FC put on a show to stay top

Girona FC entered Matchday 21 aware that victory would allow them to maintain their position at the top of the LALIGA EA SPORTS standings. Not only did the Catalan club take the three points, but they did so in style by thrashing Sevilla FC 5-1. Artem Dovbyk, the December Player of the Month, kept up his good form by scoring a hat-trick in the game.

It truly was a Sunday of goals in LALIGA EA SPORTS, with 22 of them scored across the day's four matches. However, there was no goal like Jesús Areso's winner for CA Osasuna, as they defeated Getafe CF 3-2. The right-back whipped in a fierce ball from near the corner flag, and then watched as it went all the way in. Without a doubt, it was one of the most incredible goals of recent years.

Baraja's Valencia CF are clicking

Valencia CF have now won four LALIGA EA SPORTS games in a row, most recently defeating in-form Athletic Club 1-0 at Mestalla courtesy of a Hugo Duro goal. Coach Rubén Baraja has this young squad clicking, and European qualification is a real possibility

Real Madrid and Barça win with late drama

Just behind Girona FC are Real Madrid, who took three points of their own by coming back from a 2-0 deficit to overcome UD Almería 3-2 on Sunday, with Dani Carvajal netting a 99th minute winner. FC Barcelona were also involved in a dramatic game on Sunday, as they won 4-2