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Why are Champions League games being played on Thursday? UEFA’s exclusive opening match week explained
Sports Mole examines why Champions League games are played on Thursdays during opening matchdays, the exclusive week system, and how the 36-team format changed European scheduling.17:24
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Sunday’s La Liga predictions including Valencia vs. Barcelona, Alaves vs. Osasuna
Sports Mole provides predictions for Sunday's La Liga fixtures, including Valencia vs. Barcelona and Alaves vs. OsasunaSep 6, 00:00
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Preview:Getafe vs Celta Vigo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's La Liga clash between Getafe and Celta Vigo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 5, 18:47
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Preview:Elche vs Real Sociedad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's La Liga clash between Elche and Real Sociedad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 5, 18:38
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Real Madrid injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Inter Milan: Aurelien Tchouameni, Endrick latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Inter Milan.Sep 5, 18:23
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Team News: Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano: Injury, suspension list and predicted XIs ahead of La Liga clash
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Barcelona’s La Liga clash with Rayo Vallecano on Monday evening.Aug 30, 20:30
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Preview:Osasuna vs Getafe - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's La Liga clash between Osasuna and Getafe, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 29, 16:49
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Preview:Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 29, 16:25
Barcelona lineup vs. Rayo Vallecano: Predicted XI for La Liga clash as Rodri pushes for first start
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Barcelona could line up for Monday's LaLiga match against Rayo Vallecano.Aug 29, 16:08
Team News: Real Madrid vs. Malaga injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's La Liga match between Real Madrid and Malaga.Aug 29, 16:00
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Preview:Deportivo La Coruna vs Valencia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Deportivo La Coruna and Valencia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 28, 17:43
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Preview:Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Celta Vigo and Athletic Bilbao, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 28, 17:29
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Real Madrid lineup vs. Malaga: Predicted XI as Los Blancos look to pile misery on struggling newcomers
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up for their La Liga clash against Malaga on Sunday.Aug 28, 17:16
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Barcelona injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Rayo Vallecano: Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their La Liga contest with Rayo Vallecano.Aug 28, 17:12
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Preview:Real Madrid vs Malaga - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Malaga, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 28, 17:01
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Real Madrid vs. Malaga: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the Real Madrid and Malaga.Aug 28, 14:41
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Team News: Barcelona vs. Athletic Bilbao: Injury, suspension list and predicted XIs ahead of Spotify Camp Nou debut
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Thursday's LaLiga match between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao.Aug 26, 20:00
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Barcelona lineup vs. Athletic Bilbao: Predicted XI for La Liga clash as champions open Spotify Camp Nou account
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Barcelona could line up for their La Liga clash against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday.Aug 25, 19:26
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Preview:Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 25, 18:44
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Preview:Partizan vs Getafe - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Conference League clash between Partizan and Getafe, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 25, 18:37
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Monday’s La Liga predictions and previews including Osasuna vs. Levante
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Sunday's La Liga fixtures, including Osasuna against Levante.Aug 24, 18:57
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Preview:Valencia vs Real Betis - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's La Liga clash between Valencia and Real Betis, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 23, 18:17
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Preview:Rayo Vallecano vs Alaves - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's La Liga clash between Rayo Vallecano and Alaves, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 18, 17:21
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Premier League 2026-27 preview: Five things to look out for in new season
Sports Mole previews the 2026-27 Premier League season with five key things to watch, including new rules, the World Cup hangover and Chelsea’s £408m summer under Xabi Alonso.Aug 14, 18:49
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Preview:Saburtalo Tbilisi vs Larne - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Europa League clash between Saburtalo Tbilisi and Larne, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 9, 18:24
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Preview:Celje vs Ararat-Armenia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Celje and Ararat-Armenia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 9, 18:22
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Preview:Real Betis vs Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Real Betis and Bournemouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 6, 19:05
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Preview:Valencia vs Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Valencia and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 6, 18:59
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Preview:Coventry City vs Espanyol - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Coventry City and Espanyol, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 6, 18:54
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Preview:Larne vs Saburtalo Tbilisi - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Europa League clash between Larne and Saburtalo Tbilisi, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 2, 18:55
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Preview:Ararat-Armenia vs Celje - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Ararat-Armenia and Celje, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 2, 18:53
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Preview:Brondby vs Viborg FF - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Danish Superliga clash between Brondby and Viborg FF, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 31, 20:14
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Preview:Atlas vs Monterrey - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Liga MX clash between Atlas and Monterrey, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 30, 18:53
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Preview:Queretaro vs Tigres - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Liga MX clash between Queretaro and Tigres, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 30, 18:53
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Preview:Atletico San Luis vs Club Tijuana - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Liga MX clash between Atletico San Luis and Club Tijuana, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 29, 17:27
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Preview:CSKA Sofia vs Qarabag FK - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between CSKA Sofia and Qarabag FK, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 28, 18:19
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Preview:Coleraine vs HJK Helsinki - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Conference League clash between Coleraine and HJK Helsinki, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 28, 18:18
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Preview:Copenhagen vs Lyngby Boldklub - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Danish Superliga clash between Copenhagen and Lyngby Boldklub, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 24, 17:06
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Preview:Philadelphia Union vs Seattle Sounders - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between Philadelphia Union and Seattle Sounders, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 23, 19:12
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Preview:Orlando City vs Nashville SC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between Orlando City and Nashville SC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 23, 18:02
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