Girona coach Michel has cast doubt on his players sustaining a title challenge.

The Catalans sit clear at the top of the table.

“I have a feeling that he won't challenge," said Michel. "We won't stop fighting, but I think Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are going to drop few points. We will only challenge if we are perfect every day, and I don't know if that will be the case. I don't think so, but to this day, we have shown enough to fight with them."

But Michel also said: “We have an significant points difference to teams that are going to be challenging for Europe, but with others the difference is not so much. We want to be fighting with Real Betis, Athletic Club, Real Sociedad.

“If after the second third of the competition we are still inside the top six, we will give everything for ensure that we stay there."