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Mourinho defends Mbappe, Vinicius after Real Madrid fan boos

Jose Mourinho has backed Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior after the Real Madrid forwards were jeered by sections of the Santiago Bernabeu crowd.

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Liverpool handed Bradley Barcola and Milos Kerkez fitness boost after Atletico win

Andoni Iraola has eased concerns over Bradley Barcola and Milos Kerkez after both players were forced off during Liverpool's 2-1 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday.

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Real Betis comeback sinks ten-man Lille on Champions League return

Real Betis twice came from behind to beat Lille 3-2 and mark their return to Europe’s elite competition with victory in France.

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Guirassy brace helps Dortmund sink Villarreal in five-goal Champions League encounter

Borussia Dortmund defeated Villarreal 3-2 in their UEFA Champions League opening clash at the Signal Iduna Park on Tuesday evening after a Serhou Guirassy double strike.

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Liverpool missing six players as Andoni Iraola prepares for Atletico in Champions League

Liverpool head into their Champions League opener against Atletico Madrid with manager Andoni Iraola facing an early test of his squad management.

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Jose Mourinho pleased as Real Madrid survive 'crazy' Champions League game against Inter

Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Inter Milan as Kylian Mbappe climbed the historic Champions League scoring charts at Estadio Bernabeu on Tuesday night.

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