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La Liga | Gameweek 31
Apr 6, 2019 at 7.45pm UK
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Diego Costa slapped with eight-match ban after referee abuse
Former Chelsea striker punished for Nou Camp dismissal.Apr 11, 12:00
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Cole urges Manchester United to adopt fearless approach against Barca
The former United striker was part of the side who twice drew 3-3 with Barcelona en route to winning the 1999 Champions League.Apr 7, 21:30
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Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa facing eight-match suspension?
Diego Costa could reportedly be hit with an eight-match ban if he is found guilty of insulting referee Gil Manzano's mother during Atletico Madrid's loss to Barcelona.Apr 7, 18:37
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Why history suggests City have dented Manchester United's Champions League hopes
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side must play the home leg of their tie against Barcelona first, which history suggests is a disadvantage.Apr 7, 11:00
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Ernesto Valverde: 'Win over Atletico Madrid is boost before Manchester United'
Barca are 11 points clear at the top of LaLiga after capitalising on Diego Costa's red card.Apr 6, 22:43
The Match
Match Report
Atletico Madrid have Diego Costa sent off in Saturday night's 2-0 defeat at Barcelona in La Liga, which leaves the Catalan giants 11 points clear at the summit.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid from Camp Nou, which finished 2-0.
Preview
Sports Mole provides the team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Saturday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.
Build-up
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Ernesto Valverde: 'Title race not over if Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid'
Atletico have failed to win in 11 attempts at the Nou Camp since Diego Simeone became the manager.Apr 5, 22:18
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Barcelona injury, suspension list vs. Atletico Madrid
Sports Mole rounds up the latest injury and suspension news for Barcelona ahead of Saturday's top-of-the-table La Liga showdown with Atletico Madrid.Apr 4, 13:27
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How Barcelona could line up against Atletico Madrid
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up in Saturday's La Liga clash with Atletico Madrid.Apr 4, 13:00
Ousmane Dembele recovering 'slower than expected'
A report claims that Ousmane Dembele will miss a fourth successive match for Barcelona this weekend as he is unfit to feature against Atletico Madrid.Apr 4, 11:27
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