Good morning, football fans. The third round of Champions League matches wrapped up yesterday, and there’s plenty to talk about at home and abroad.
Here are the day’s top 5 stories. Let’s get started.
Real Madrid cruise to emphatic win over Leipzig
Los Blancos enjoyed a brilliant night in Europe with a convincing victory over RB Leipzig. They controlled the game from the opening whistle and were ruthlessly effective in attack.
The tactical game plan worked to perfection on the pitch. Their high press repeatedly forced the German side to give the ball away, allowing the home attackers to pose a constant threat.
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The win gives Real Madrid a confidence boost heading into El Clásico next Sunday, October 25.
Betis beat Feyenoord and keep making history
Betis still have a perfect record in the Champions League. Manuel Pellegrini’s men edged past Feyenoord thanks to an Isco penalty and continue to dream big.
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The road ahead is tough, but not impossible: Dortmund, Slovan Bratislava, Como, Arsenal and Bayern.
The build-up to El Clásico heats up
This Sunday’s El Clásico at Spotify Camp Nou will have plenty of talking points, including José Mourinho’s return to Barcelona.
The clash between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will also be marked by tensions between the clubs’ leadership: Florentino Pérez will not travel to Barcelona, so there will be no reunion with Joan Laporta.
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Real Sociedad and Celta de Vigo prepare for European action
A demanding day awaits Spain’s representatives in Europe. Real Sociedad and Celta de Vigo are putting the finishing touches to their preparations for this afternoon’s UEFA Europa League fixtures.
Both teams are chasing their first win in the competition: Matarazzo’s side have one point, while Claudio Giráldez’s men have none.
Atlético Mineiro reach Sudamericana final; Palmeiras reach Libertadores final
The finalists in South America’s two continental competitions are taking shape.
Atlético Mineiro booked their place in the Copa Sudamericana final after edging past Montevideo City Torque 3-2 on aggregate. The final is now confirmed: Boca Juniors vs Atlético Mineiro in Barranquilla.
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Meanwhile, the Copa Libertadores clash between Palmeiras and Fluminense went down to the wire, with the Verdão securing their place in the final in a penalty shootout. Palmeiras await the winner of today’s meeting between Flamengo and Estudiantes.
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