Girona have struggled for continuity this season, but Michel hopes his team can improve after the winter break to fight for a European spot.

Bayer Leverkusen moved to within a point of the Bundesliga summit after beating Borussia Dortmund, Xabi Alonso praising their display.

The Australian Open is just four days away, and Carlos Alcaraz ramped up his preparations with Wednesday's warm-up outing.