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Xavi says Barcelona "took a step forward" with crucial win
Barcelona head coach Xavi says that his side "took a step forward" by beating Unionistas in the Copa del Rey on Thursday.
Jan 19, 14:30
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Thursday's Copa del Rey predictions including Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Copa del Rey fixtures, including Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid.
Jan 18, 06:15
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Team News: Unionistas vs. Barcelona injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Thursday's Copa del Rey clash between Unionistas and Barcelona.
Jan 17, 18:30
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Barcelona missing eight players for Copa del Rey clash with Unionistas
Barcelona will be missing eight first-team players for Thursday's Copa del Rey last-16 contest with Unionistas.
Jan 17, 14:13
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How Barcelona could line up against Unionistas
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Barcelona could line up for Thursday's Copa del Rey last-16 clash with Unionistas.
Jan 16, 16:08
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Preview: Unionistas vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Copa del Rey clash between Unionistas and Barcelona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 16, 15:59
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Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Unionistas
Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's injury and suspension news ahead of their Copa del Rey last-16 clash with Unionistas on Thursday.
Jan 15, 08:07
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Preview: Unionistas vs. Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Copa del Rey clash between Unionistas and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 5, 16:18
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Zinedine Zidane admits Real Madrid "struggled" in win over Unionistas
Real won 3-1 on Wednesday night.
Jan 23, 07:17
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Gareth Bale scores as Real Madrid see off Unionistas
The 30-year-old had not played since January 4 but opened the scoring for the visitors.
Jan 22, 22:27
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Real Madrid team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Unionistas
Sports Mole rounds up Real Madrid's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Copa del Rey tie at Unionistas.
Jan 19, 11:45