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BUNDESLIGA

Der Klassiker : Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich

Borussia Dortmund will face Bayern Munich on saturday {kick-off 6p.m} in German Clasico also called Der Klassiker. Dortmund suffered a disappointing defeat at the hands of Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. Athough, Dortmund has returned from Madrid with no new injury concerns and are brimming with confidence domestically. Lukas Piszczek returned to the side in midweek and should start at right-back, with Achraf Hakimi moving to the left side of defence. Abdou Diallo's fitness remains a concern, but Dan-Axel Zagadou is his ready-made replacement if needed. Bayern's midweek fixture brought better return than Dortmund's, as Niko Kovac's side defeat AEK Athens in a comfortable two-goal win. Lewandowski scored both of those goals, and he will be on the h...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Alex Iwobi credits Unai Emery training session ahead of Arsenal Europa league clash

Arsenal will continue their  Europa League campaign on Thursday. The Gunners are at home to face a Sporting Lisbon side it defeated in Portugal two weeks ago. Arsenal will use Alex Iwobi in its match, the Nigerian playing very well in Unai Emery‘s system. Iwobi credits Emery’s training sessions: “Unai’s very intense in training and he’s demanding because he knows how good we are. He always wants us to be at 100 per cent, giving our best. It’s not just him, though. We know what we expect from each other, so we’re also trying to get the best out of each other in training.”
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UCL

Manchester United stunned Juventus with late comeback win

Manchester United created a stunning late comeback to thrash Juventus 2-1 on Wednesday in what could be a turning point in their Champions League campaign.  Juventus were within seconds of confirming their spot in the last-16 after Cristiano Ronaldo put them ahead in Turin with a superb volley in the 65th minute.The hosts had already hit the woodwork twice before that and should have been out of sight before Juan Mata equalised from an 86th-minute free-kick. The turnaround was completed in the 90th minute when Leonardo Bonucci scored an own-goal, and United boss Jose Mourinho delighted in taking to the field at the end, cupping an ear towards the home support.United coach said it was a response to insults from Juventus supporters, and Manchester United  are now two p...
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SERIE A

Ac Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain set to miss Real Betis clash

Gonzalo Higuain has been ruled out for AC Milan's Europa League trip to Real Betis on Thursday as he continues to be troubled by a hip injury.Higuain walked out of last weekend's 1-0 victory over Udinese in Serie A with the problem and head coach Gennaro Gattuso is not ready to risk the striker in Europe, with one eye on Sunday's clash with Juventus.Patrick Cutrone started in Udine alongside Higuain and he is hoping his strike partner will not be sidelined for too long as Milan look to extend their three-game winning run.Cutrone told Sky Sport Italia:"I'm waiting for Higuain, we all know how important he is, we're all waiting for him. We're a very close-knit group."Milan sit second in Group F, a point behind Betis after losing to the Spanish side at San Siro two weeks ago.
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UCL

Harry Kane helped Tottenham Hotspur bid Champions League knockout stage

Harry Kane kept Tottenham hopes of qualifying for the Champions League last 16 alive after a 2-1 win over  PSV Eindhoven. With 12 minutes remaining spurs looked down before kane helped his team fortunes around with two goals. This win means Spurs sit third in champions league group B, three points behind second place Inter milan, who come to Wembley next. Spurs then travel to Spain to face Barca.
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UCL

Barcelona qualify for UEFA Champions League last 16 without messi

Barcelona qualify for Uefa champions League last 16 following a 1-1 draw against Inter Milan at San Siro stadium. Lionel messi once again was not involved in the match,as for Barca previous four matches, Messi, who has been recovering from fractured arm, returned to training last week and had travelled with his team-mates to italy. The match was scoreless until the last 10 minutes, when the Brazilian striker Malcom opened the scoring for the Visitors with a low shot inside the box.But, Barcelona lead didn't last long as the Argentine striker Mauro Icardi slotted home from close range in the final 3 minutes. Barcelona top their group with 10 points and Inter Milan are behind them with 7.
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UCL

Borussia Dortmund are set to secure Champions League progress with win over Atletico Madrid

Borussia Dortmund will face Atletico Madrid away on Tuesday night as they set to qualify for the Knockout stage of the Champions League. Dortmund  have been in impressive form recently, winning nine of their last ten games in all competitions. Dortmund's stars, including winger Marco Reus, were spotted training at the Wanda Metropolitano on Monday.Dortmund have won all three of their Champions League group games so far, prevailing past Club Brugge, Monaco and Atletico Madrid.  Dortmund warmed up for the game against Atletico by beating Wolfsburg 1-0 away in the Bundesliga at the weekend.Dortmund winger Sancho, who made his senior England debut last month, has enjoyed an excellent start to the season for Dortmund, scoring five goals and providing eight assists i...
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NEWS

Gareth Bale in Wales squad for Nations League game against Denmark

Wales have included Gareth Bale in team squad for their Nations League group game against Denmark after the Real Madrid forward missed  last month international action. Bale missed the high-profile friendly defeat to Spain and the Nations League victory against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin through muscle fatigue.But Bale has featured in Real Madrid four games since the last international break and he is part of Ryan Giggs 26-man squad for the Denmark tie on November 16 and the away friendly with Albania four days later.Ireland are hoping for a Wales win against Demark. This means that if Ireland beat Denmark in Arhus on 19 November they will avoid Nations League relegation.The bottom side in the three-team group will be relegated from B to C, but a win would se...
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BUNDESLIGA

Borussia Monchengladbach beat Fortuna Dusseldorf 3-0 to keep up 100percent home record

Borussia Monchengladbach grabbed 3-0 victory at home against Fortuna Dusseldorf on matchday 10 in the Bundesliga. Thorgan Hazard gave Borussia the lead before Jonas Hofmann added to their tally and Thorgan Hazard scored the third goal.Borussia controlled the first half dominating the visitors deep in their half. Thorgan Hazard tested Rensing from 20 yards in after eight minutes, but the Fortuna goalkeeper had no trouble tipping the strike over the bar. Alassane Plea twice found himself in a strong position, but was unable to find the target. After reassuring words from Borussia coach Dieter Hecking at the break, the team flew out of the blocks in the second half and the opener followed just three minutes in when Kaan Ayhan was penalised for handball in the box. Thorg...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester City thrashed Southampton 6-1 to grab two-point lead at the top of Premier League

Manchester City thrashed  Southampton  6-1 to claim a two-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Hoedt's own goal gave Manchester City a sixth-minute lead, the centre-back, whose initial failed clearance brought about the move, finding his own net when attempting to keep Sane's shot out.Aguero scored a goal to double their tally from close range after Sterling breezed through Southampton defence and passed into the danger zone. Sterling helped City again for the third, with his cross pushed on by Sane, and Silva smashed home on the volley.Danny Ings penalty made Southhampton pull one back, but Sterling restored the three-goal just before the interval, slotting home after tireless work from Aguero. The visitors initially improved...
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UCL

Lionel Messi in Barcelona squad for Champions League game against Inter Milan

Lionel Messi has been included in Barcelona squad for Tuesday Champions League game away to Inter Milan but medical staff have not given him the all-clear to return from a broken arm, the club has announced.Messi was initially ruled out for three weeks after sustaining the injury against Sevilla on 20 October, although he returned to training last week. Since losing Messi, Barcelona have won four matches in succession across all competitions, including a 5-1 Clasico victory over Real Madrid. The first game of Messi absence was a 2-0 triumph over Inter at Camp Nou last month, and the return match is up next for the Catalans on Tuesday.
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SERIE A

Cristiano Ronaldo helped Juventus to maintain their six-point lead at the top of Serie A after thrashing Cagliari 3-1

Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri hailed Cristiano Ronaldo leadership skills as Juventus thrashed Cagliari 3-1 for their 10th win in 11 games to maintain their six- point lead at the top of Serie A on Saturday.Paulo Dybala gave Juve a early goal in first half, with a Filip Bradaric own-goal accounting for Juventus' second after 39 minutes, two minutes after Joao Pedro had pulled the Sardinians level.Ronaldo failed to add to his seven-goal league tally for new club Juventus with the Portuguese superstar hitting the woodwork before next week's Champions League visit by former club Manchester United.But, Ronaldo pass across goal set up Colombian Juan Cuadrado for his first of the season three minutes from time in the Allianz Stadium."He has always been a leader and an extraordinary play...
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LALIGA

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde praise his team after a comeback win at Rayo Vallecano

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde was happy with the performance his team as the Spainish Champions displayed a great comeback win at Rayo Vallecano. Barcelona shocked their hosts with two late goals as they grabbed a 3-2 victory to extend their lead at the top of La Liga.Barcelona took an early lead through Luis Suarez but looked to be heading for defeat when efforts from Jose Pozo and Alvaro Garcia either side of half-time turned the game on its head.Ousmane Dembele equalised with three minutes remaining and then Suarez got his second goal of the game in the final minute to seal a dramatic comeback.Valverde admitted his side had been disjointed at time in the game but was happy to take the three points whichever way they came.Valverde stated in club official website:“I was ha...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho believes his side will soon be back in top four

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho his confident that his club will soon be in Premier league  top four and once there they can consider challenging for the title. Manchester United are in eighth place with 17 points, five behind Arsenal, who are in fourth, after 10 games. Mourinho stated during a press conference at Aon Training Complex:“When you are outside the top four I don’t think you should speak about the title. When you are there, which we are going to be, you can look up, see the distance, look to the fixtures, to the calendar, you can look to the situation at that moment also the injuries, suspension, form and then you can feel it.“But in this moment we are outside the top four so the point is now to get the points we need to try and be in the end of ...
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Bayern Munich set for bundesliga clash against Freiburg to claim their fifth consecutive win

Bundesliga defending champion Bayern Munich has slowly returned to winning ways since the end of the last international break. Bayern Munich have ground out results, They have won their last two Bundesliga games after a 3-0 defeat against Borussia Monchengladbach at the Allianz Arena. Bayern munich recovery has assisted them to move up the table, as they are currently second in bundesliga table.It is vital they get all three points on Saturday as they host Freiburg in Bundesliga game, to keep themselves in a good position ahead of next weekend’s Der Klassiker (against Borussia Dortmund).Freiburg has endured a mixed Bundesliga campaign so far. They are currently 12th in the league and have a healthy gap between themselves and their relegation rivals. The visitors h...
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Jamaal Lascelles signs new six-year contract with Newcastle United

Jamaal Lascelles extend  contract with Newcastle United till 2024. The Newcastle defender has made 100 appearances for United since joining from Nottingham Forest in 2014 and also captained Newcastle to the Championship title in 2017.Lascelles told NUFC TV:“I’m over the moon, it is great news to be tied down to Newcastle for a long time. It is pretty much all I ever wanted, playing in the Premier League in front of amazing fans.“I think now as players, we just need to give the fans what they deserve.“We need to put in the performances and make it even more special. Since I have been here, everything has been really positive and now i need to get my head down and get this team higher up the league.”
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LALIGA

Arturo Vidal aim to make most of Barca chances for a regular play

Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal is anxious to make the most of his opportunities to push for a regular play after assisting his team to grab victory over Cultural Leonesa. Vidal made just his third start for Barca as the LaLiga champions recorded a 1-0 win in the first leg of the Copa del Rey tie on Wednesday.The Midfielder moved to Barcelona from Bayern Munich in August, said he wanted to capitalise on his opportunities when given the chance.Vidal stated on the club website:"I am taking advantage of the minutes that come my way to fight for a starting place, Barca needed a 91st-minute goal from Clement Lenglet to claim victory over their third-tier opponents.Barca coach Ernesto Valverde hailed the performance of his team, who had three teenagers in the starting XI."The te...
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