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| 3 | Villarreal | 17 | 18 | 38 |
| 4 | Atletico Madrid | 18 | 17 | 37 |
| 5 | Espanyol | 19 | 3 | 34 |
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Barcelona transfer news: Atletico Madrid 'identify' Blaugrana midfielder as Conor Gallagher replacement
Atletico Madrid reportedly identify Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado as a potential replacement for Conor Gallagher.16:54
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Conor Gallagher's first words as Tottenham player as Thomas Frank reacts to confirmed £34.7m transfer
Tottenham Hotspur confirm the signing of Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, as the hijacked become the hijackers.16:10
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Tottenham transfer news: Conor Gallagher completes Spurs medical with contract length 'revealed'
Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher completes a medical with Tottenham Hotspur ahead of his Premier League return.14:12
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Aston Villa transfer news: Spanish giants 'join race' for Donyell Malen amid Serie A interest
One of La Liga's biggest clubs allegedly joins the race to sign Aston Villa forward Donyell Malen, who is attracting interest from Serie A.Jan 13, 15:22
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Tottenham shirt numbers available to Conor Gallagher as Spurs reach £34.7m transfer agreement
Sports Mole looks at which shirt numbers Conor Gallagher could take at Tottenham Hotspur following news of the Lilywhites' £34.7m transfer agreement with Atletico Madrid.Jan 12, 20:47
Tottenham 'properly gazump' Premier League rivals in Conor Gallagher transfer race as £34.7m deal agreed
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly strike an agreement to sign Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, 'properly gazumping' one of their rivals in the race for the Englishman.Jan 12, 20:22
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Tottenham told 'terms' on signing Conor Gallagher amid Aston Villa interest
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been told terms on how they can sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher, who is also wanted by Aston Villa.Jan 12, 18:55
Tottenham to battle Aston Villa in Conor Gallagher race amid 'concern' over midfield options
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly rivalling Aston Villa in the race to sign Conor Gallagher amid concerns over their midfield options.Jan 12, 15:27
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Preview:Deportivo La Coruna vs Atletico Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Copa del Rey clash between Deportivo La Coruna and Atletico Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 12, 10:43
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Transfer news and rumours today: Aston Villa 'striker', Manchester United at 'risk', Liverpool sign centre-back
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including Aston Villa's striker target, Manchester United's risk and Liverpool's latest signing.Jan 10, 21:18
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Transfer news and rumours today: Conor Gallagher and Evan Ferguson 'moves' as Watford 'near' Edoardo Bove deal
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including Conor Gallagher's potential Premier League return and Napoli's pursuit of Evan Ferguson.Jan 9, 23:18
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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappe fitness revealed ahead of Spanish Super Cup final
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso reveals that Kylian Mbappe will join up with the Los Blancos squad ahead of Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final.Jan 9, 07:42
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Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: Xabi Alonso lashes out at Simeone after clash with Vinicius Junior: 'It goes beyond respect'
Real Madrid manager disapproves of Atletico Madrid boss's behaviour in controversy with Brazilian in Spanish Super Cup.Jan 9, 07:08
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Atletico Madrid 1-2 Real Madrid: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Los Blancos set up El Clasico in final of Spanish Super Cup
Real Madrid book their spot in the final of the Spanish Super Cup courtesy of a 2-1 success over Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby.Jan 8, 21:01
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Team News: Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Thursday's Spanish Super Cup final between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia.Jan 7, 19:00
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Transfer news and rumours today: Atletico Madrid forward Alexander Sorloth lined up for lucrative Saudi Arabia move, West Ham striker heading out on loan
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Al-Hilal's interest in Atletico Madrid's Alexander Sorloth and a striker exit for West Ham United.Jan 7, 11:01
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Real Madrid lineup vs. Atletico Madrid: Predicted XI for Spanish Super Cup semi-final with Kylian Mbappe out and Dean Huijsen in fitness race
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up for Thursday's Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Atletico Madrid.Jan 6, 23:30
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Preview:Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Supercopa de Espana clash between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 6, 22:52
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Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.Jan 6, 18:52
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