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Barcelona’s season has been rocked by a defensive double-blow following their fiery Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid. The Catalan giants have confirmed that both Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde are facing spells on the sidelines after picking up hamstring injuries during Tuesday night's encounter. In a cruel twist of irony, Balde was the man introduced to take the injured Kounde's place, only to find himself joining his team-mate in the treatment room before the final whistle blew at Camp Nou.

The first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final between Inter and Como ended in a tense goalless stalemate at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. Inter head coach Christian Chivu expressed frustration over his team's disjointed performance amid an ongoing injury crisis. Conversely, Como counterpart Cesc Fabregas praised his squad's tactical discipline, claiming they deserved a narrow victory over the Serie A leaders.

Real Madrid have been dealt a significant triple blow following their 1-0 home defeat against Getafe on Monday. The Disciplinary Committee officially handed down punishments to several key members of Alvaro Arbeloa’s squad. The most high-profile case involved Argentinian starlet Franco Mastantuono, who saw red during the match. Despite Los Blancos’ efforts to overturn the decision, the league’s governing body has remained firm, leaving the Spanish giants short-handed for their upcoming fixtures.

Arsenal are being advised to keep faith with Mikel Arteta regardless of what happens in their 2025-26 trophy bids, with former Invincibles squad member Jeremie Aliadiere telling GOAL why nobody could do a better job at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners are back in the hunt for the Premier League, as part of a quadruple quest, with their manager determined to turn potential into something more tangible.

We have three Wolves vs Liverpool predictions for their FA Cup fifth-round clash on Friday night, including value on the goalscorer pick.

Crystal Palace have identified former Tottenham manager Thomas Frank as a top target to replace Oliver Glasner this summer. Following his abrupt departure from Spurs, Frank is eager for a swift return to the Premier League with the Eagles seeking a tactically astute boss with top-flight experience to maintain their attacking identity and secure their long-term future.

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Our expert offers the best Bayern Munich vs Gladbach predictions and betting tips as the Foals bid to end a five-game losing streak to Bayern.

Three Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace predictions for their Premier League clash on Thursday night, including value on the goalscorer bet.

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Rodrygo sustained a devastating season-ending knee rupture in Real Madrid's latest La Liga outing against Getafe, but it has now been reported that the Brazilian had been quietly managing a partial ACL tear without surgery for almost three years. After opting for conservative preventative treatments to maintain his availability for club and country, the twenty-five-year-old now faces a painful, lengthy rehabilitation.

Real Madrid have been plunged into a state of internal conflict as a significant disagreement has emerged between the club and Kylian Mbappe's inner circle regarding the forward's recovery timeline from injury. While Los Blancos are desperate to have their talismanic number 10 available for a potentially season-defining Champions League second-leg showdown against Manchester City, those closest to the Frenchman are reportedly horrified by the prospect of him being rushed back into action prematurely.

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been found guilty of non-serious assault and handed a suspended 15-month jail sentence, reduced from an original sentence of 21 months following the retrial into a violent incident in Greece in 2020. Maguire was arrested six years ago while holidaying with eight other people, including his sister, brother and wife.

Harry Kane has provided fascinating insight into the psychological framework behind his prolific form at Bayern Munich, as he continues his pursuit of Robert Lewandowski's single-season Bundesliga goalscoring record. Now 11 goals shy of his predecessor's mark, the England captain explained his strategy of dividing the season into manageable five-game blocks rather than focusing on a final goal tally.

The road to the 2026 World Cup has hit a significant speed bump for Cristiano Ronaldo, as the Portugal captain is now a major doubt for his nation’s final international camp before the tournament. After limping out of domestic action in Saudi Arabia, the Al-Nassr forward is facing a race against time to prove his fitness to Roberto Martinez.

Ex-Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood has apologised for his previous criticism of Benjamin Sesko amid the Manchester United forward's improved form under Michael Carrick. Having once claimed that Sesko was "not good enough" for a club the size of United, Sherwood admitted he has been proven wrong by the 22-year-old’s recent performances. The pundit praised the "attitude" shown by Sesko during his resurgence.

Arne Slot called Tuesday's embarrassing 2-1 loss at Wolves "the same old story". And he was right. There was nothing new or novel about their painfully predictable defeat at Molineux. Liverpool produced a dreadfully flat first half, got themselves back into the game after gifting the opposition a goal, only to then lose it by conceding an injury-time winner.