Surprise package Girona sit alone at the summit with 52 points, one ahead of Real Madrid, who beat Almeria earlier on Sunday and have one game in hand. Sevilla remain 17th with 16 points, one clear of the relegation zone.

The visitors took an early lead, courtesy of Isaac Romero’s goal after 10 minutes, but it was short-lived as Dovbyk’s towering header in the six-yard box from Savio’s cross made it 1-1 in the 13th minute.

Dovbyk put Girona ahead two minutes later from Portu’s pass after a break before the Ukraine international bagged his hattrick in the 19th minute with a fine low shot for his 14th league goal this season.

Girona extended their lead as Viktor Tsygankov scored with a simple finish from Savio’s second assist of the night in the 55th minute before substitute Cristhian Stuani sealed the rout in the last minute of regular time.