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Benfica host Real Madrid in pivotal Champions League finale
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Benfica face Real Madrid at Estadio da Luz on January 28 in a must-win UEFA Champions League league phase clash. Managed by Jose Mourinho, the Portuguese side sit 29th and two points from the playoff spots, needing victory and favorable results elsewhere to advance. Real Madrid, third with 15 points, seek a win to secure automatic qualification to the last 16 under new boss Alvaro Arbeloa.
Gotham FC faces Moroccan side ASFAR in the bronze medal match of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup at Arsenal Stadium. The game, scheduled for 2:45 p.m. GMT on February 1, 2026, offers Gotham a chance to end their tournament on a high note after a semifinal loss. Key players return to the lineup amid several absences due to injuries and leave.
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Tottenham Hotspur will face Manchester City in a Premier League encounter on Sunday, following both teams' progress in the Champions League. While City aims to narrow the gap to league leaders Arsenal, Tottenham struggles in domestic play, sitting 14th and winless in their last five league games. The match highlights contrasting forms, with key injuries affecting both sides.
Arsenal will welcome Manchester United to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday for a crucial Premier League encounter. The Gunners lead the table by seven points and remain unbeaten at home this season, while United arrive boosted by a 2-0 derby win over Manchester City under interim manager Michael Carrick. Both Mikel Arteta and Carrick anticipate a tough battle.
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Nottingham Forest aim to boost their Europa League knockout hopes with a win at Braga on Thursday evening. The English side, sitting 11th in the league phase, face a seventh-placed Braga team in their penultimate matchday fixture. Confirmed starting lineups feature returns and rotations for both squads.
Barcelona aim to extend their winning streak to 12 matches when they face Real Sociedad in La Liga on Sunday evening. The leaders sit one point ahead of Real Madrid after the latter's 2-0 victory over Levante, with a win restoring a four-point lead. Real Sociedad, 13th in the table, remain unbeaten since mid-December.
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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk expressed disappointment over the team's 1-1 Premier League draw with Burnley but urged a swift recovery for their upcoming Champions League match against Marseille. Forward Hugo Ekitiké shared his excitement for the fixture at the Vélodrome, where he has fond memories. The Reds sit ninth in the Champions League league phase, three points ahead of 16th-placed Marseille.
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