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Top-tier Spanish football league.
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Tchouaméni absent for second consecutive match, Real Madrid without midfielder against Real Sociedad
Sidelined in the first Liga matchday against Espanyol, Aurélien Tchouaméni will not be available on Wednesday for Real Madrid's first home match of the season at the Bernabéu, according to Marca.
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Manchester United table firm offer for Barcelona outcast Balde as Shaw era nears end
Manchester United have submitted a formal proposal for Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, 22, after the Spaniard was dropped from Hansi Flick's matchday squad and left uncertain about his future at Camp Nou.
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Luca Zidane seizes his chance at Leganés with four saves against Oviedo
Brought on after the expulsion of starter Raul Fernandez, Luca Zidane made a successful debut with Leganés by recording four decisive saves in the victory over Oviedo in Spanish second division.
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Barcelona Seeks to Sell Balde for €30M and Sign Inácio Before Transfer Window Closes
With the Spanish transfer window closing on September 1st, FC Barcelona is pushing to sell left-back Alejandro Balde, valued at €30 million, and is exploring the possibility of signing Sporting Portugal centre-back Gonçalo Inácio to strengthen a defensive line deemed too inexperienced.
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Espí's 90th-minute winner rescues Mourinho's Real Madrid return at Espanyol
José Mourinho's first Real Madrid match in 4,380 days ended in a 2-1 win at Espanyol, with substitute Carlos Espí forcing home a loose ball in the 90th minute after Jude Bellingham's early header had been cancelled out.
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Knee Contusion for Gavi, Barcelona Relieved After Elche Scare
Gavi limped off before half-time during Barcelona's emphatic 5-0 victory over Elche in La Liga on Sunday. Medical examinations on Monday ruled out serious injury: the 22-year-old midfielder is suffering from a simple right knee contusion.
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Álvarez jeered and isolated as 10-man Atlético squander lead to draw with Villarreal
Julián Álvarez was booed on and off the pitch and walked straight down the tunnel at full time as Atlético Madrid were held to a 2-2 draw by Villarreal at the Metropolitano, with Robin Le Normand's red card and two conceded penalties compounding a deeply troubled afternoon for Diego Simeone's side.
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Alvarez booed at Madrid: Atlético sets €150M price for Arsenal, Barcelona blocked
Heavily jeered by Atlético supporters during the 2-2 draw against Villarreal, Julián Álvarez is at the centre of a power struggle: the Madrid club would accept selling him to Arsenal for €150M, but flatly refuses to strengthen FC Barcelona.
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Atletico Madrid set £128m price tag for Alvarez with Arsenal his only realistic route out
Atletico Madrid will only sanction Julian Alvarez's departure if Arsenal meet a €150m (£128m) asking price, having ruled out selling to La Liga rivals Barcelona or Real Madrid. The Argentine forward received a hostile reception from Atletico fans at the weekend after making his desire to leave clear.
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Gordon's two assists in four minutes light up Barcelona debut in 5-0 Elche rout
Anthony Gordon came off the bench to deliver two assists in four minutes on his Barcelona debut, helping the Spanish champions open their La Liga title defence with a commanding 5-0 win at Elche on Sunday.
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Oblak backs Alvarez after Atletico fans boo him off as Arsenal's pursuit intensifies
Jan Oblak has publicly backed Julian Alvarez after the Argentine was booed by Atletico Madrid supporters on his return from absence, with Diego Simeone revealing the club ordered Alvarez away from the stands. Arsenal remain in pursuit, though a nine-figure fee is required.
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Barcelona, Milan and Amorim all chase Sporting captain Gonçalo Inácio as €60m exit looms
Gonçalo Inácio was left on the bench for Sporting's full 90 minutes against Alverca amid reports of an imminent transfer, with Barcelona, AC Milan and Ruben Amorim all said to be pursuing the 25-year-old centre-back.
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Simeone confirms club kept Alvarez from fans after Arsenal target booed off in Atletico draw
Julian Alvarez was jeered by Atletico Madrid supporters and escorted down the tunnel by staff after Sunday's 2-2 draw with Villarreal. Manager Diego Simeone confirmed it was a club decision to keep the Arsenal-linked striker away from the post-match applause.
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Alvarez jeered by Atletico fans on return as Arsenal transfer push intensifies
Julian Alvarez was met with deafening whistles from Atletico Madrid supporters when introduced as a substitute against Villarreal on Sunday, as his bid to force a summer move — with Arsenal among the frontrunners — continues to sour his relationship with the club.
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Deco flies to Madrid to keep Barcelona's stalled £85m Álvarez pursuit alive
Barcelona sporting director Deco met Julián Álvarez's agent Fernando Hidalgo in Madrid in a bid to revive a transfer blocked by Atlético's flat refusal to sell. The 26-year-old, who scored 20 goals last season, has already made a public transfer request.
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Konaté delivers remarkable debut for Real Madrid with 97% pass accuracy and 89 touches
Starting against Espanyol in Real Madrid's 2-1 victory, Ibrahima Konaté produced statistically impressive numbers: 72 successful passes out of 74, 9 defensive contributions and no dribbles conceded.
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Juventus probes Real Madrid over Camavinga loan deal valued at €70m
Regularly criticized by Real Madrid supporters and sidelined in the midfield hierarchy, Eduardo Camavinga is in Juventus's sights, with the Turin club favoring a loan given a valuation that could reach €70 million.
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Mbappé's Video Message Fails to Convince Young Jude on The Voice Kids
M. Pokora called on his friend Kylian Mbappé to persuade a contestant during the twelfth season of The Voice Kids on TF1. The young singer named Jude ultimately chose to join Patrick Fiori's team.
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Barcelona withdraw from Álvarez pursuit after Atlético's tapping-up complaint to FIFA
Barcelona have abandoned their bid to sign Julián Álvarez after Atlético Madrid filed a formal complaint over alleged unauthorised contact with the Argentine forward's representatives. With Arsenal's interest also cooling, Álvarez is now set to remain at Atlético under Diego Simeone.
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Barcelona drop Balde from La Liga opener as Manchester United weigh £33m move
Alejandro Balde was absent from Barcelona's 25-man squad for their La Liga opener against Elche, with the 22-year-old left-back openly seeking a move. Manchester United have held talks with his agent Jorge Mendes and are preparing a €40m bid.
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