Latest from Daniel Hartley
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![Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad tactical analysis]()
Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad tactical analysis
Athletic beat Real Sociedad 2-1 as a tactical switch and Nico Williams’ left-side influence drove the derby win at San Mamés.
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![Alejandro Balde and Barcelona weigh January exit]()
Alejandro Balde and Barcelona weigh January exit
Alejandro Balde's January exit talk grows as Barcelona's finances tighten and Manchester United remain in the frame.
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![Champions League referees named for Madrid and Betis away trips]()
Champions League referees named for Madrid and Betis away trips
Maurizio Mariani and Serdar Gözübüyük will officiate Real Madrid and Real Betis away games in the Champions League, with Mariani on Madrid for the fourth time.
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![LaLiga starts post-match referee interviews in a tightly controlled rollout]()
LaLiga starts post-match referee interviews in a tightly controlled rollout
LaLiga referees now speak after matches, starting with Levante-Atletico Madrid and Athletic Club-Real Sociedad in a €500,000 rollout.
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![Mbappé China blackout keeps Real Madrid off TV]()
Mbappé China blackout keeps Real Madrid off TV
China’s state broadcaster pulled a Real Madrid match after Kylian Mbappé’s Mao comment, with no timetable for the blackout’s end.
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![Juventus vs Napoli: Spalletti says the win came from a squad short on numbers]()
Juventus vs Napoli: Spalletti says the win came from a squad short on numbers
Juventus beat Napoli 2-0, and Luciano Spalletti said his side won with only 13 available players. Marco Landucci was blunt about Napoli's second half.
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![Juventus 2-0 Napoli, Alajbegović and Boga settle a tense night]()
Juventus 2-0 Napoli, Alajbegović and Boga settle a tense night
Juventus vs Napoli finished 2-0 as Kerim Alajbegović scored his first Serie A goal and Jérémie Boga sealed it after Luca Marianucci's red card.
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![Juventus vs Napoli ratings: Alajbegovic stars as De Bruyne goes quiet]()
Juventus vs Napoli ratings: Alajbegovic stars as De Bruyne goes quiet
Kerim-Sam Alajbegovic starred in Juventus's 2-0 win over Napoli with an 8.2 rating and a goal, while Kevin De Bruyne was rated 4.5.
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![Junior Messias drives Genoa past Lecce for third straight win]()
Junior Messias drives Genoa past Lecce for third straight win
Genoa vs Lecce ended 1-2 as Junior Messias scored and assisted in Genoa's third straight Serie A win, their first away victory in the run.
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![Atalanta vs Parma preview: Krstovic and De Ketelaere can tilt the game]()
Atalanta vs Parma preview: Krstovic and De Ketelaere can tilt the game
Atalanta face Parma with a winless run of four and a clear route through Krstovic and De Ketelaere. Parma have only 5 goals in 9 Serie A matches.
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![Sassuolo vs Fiorentina: Ranieri faces a late fitness test]()
Sassuolo vs Fiorentina: Ranieri faces a late fitness test
Fiorentina face Sassuolo with Luca Ranieri under assessment, Marin Pongracic likely out until after the break and Kristian Thorstvedt suspended.
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![Yan Diomandé leads Real Madrid's 3-0 win at Racing Santander]()
Yan Diomandé leads Real Madrid's 3-0 win at Racing Santander
Yan Diomandé starred as Real Madrid beat Racing Santander 3-0, with Mbappé and Bellingham also scoring to stay three points behind Barcelona.
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![Udinese Runjaic sack looms after Roma defeat]()
Udinese Runjaic sack looms after Roma defeat
Udinese are weighing a quick coaching change after the Roma defeat, with Kosta Runjaic under pressure and Paolo Zanetti the leading replacement candidate.
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![Lazio vs Cagliari turns into a title-race stress test]()
Lazio vs Cagliari turns into a title-race stress test
Lazio face Cagliari with 25 points and top spot at stake after Nzola’s opener and Isaksen’s reply, while Gattuso calls the table unfamiliar.
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![Roma vs Manchester United: Gasperini's warning about Roma's spread of goals]()
Roma vs Manchester United: Gasperini's warning about Roma's spread of goals
Gian Piero Gasperini says Roma's 28-goal, 10-game unbeaten start is built on shared scoring, as Manchester United head into the Champions League meeting
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![Juventus vs Napoli preview]()
Juventus vs Napoli preview
Napoli's expected midfield and front line for Juventus vs Napoli point to a control-heavy plan, while Juventus cope with eight injuries and Ekhator returns.
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![Como's climb gathers pace after narrow win over Venezia]()
Como's climb gathers pace after narrow win over Venezia
Como beat Venezia through Lucas Da Cunha's penalty, making it five straight wins as the table debate and VAR row carried on.
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![Deportivo vs Osasuna preview: Riazor pressure game with both sides on 11 points]()
Deportivo vs Osasuna preview: Riazor pressure game with both sides on 11 points
Deportivo and Osasuna meet at Riazor on 11 points, with Deportivo winless in six and Osasuna poor away from home. Aubameyang is probably out.
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![Champions League referees named for Tuesday's marquee ties]()
Champions League referees named for Tuesday's marquee ties
UEFA has named Davide Massa, François Letexier and Felix Zwayer for Barcelona vs Aston Villa, Atletico Madrid vs Bayern and Villarreal vs PSG.
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![Como vs Venezia, with the form gap already hard to ignore]()
Como vs Venezia, with the form gap already hard to ignore
Como chase a fourth straight league win as bottom side Venezia arrive on a 30-match away drought and a 1W 8L start in Serie A.
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![Barcelona vs Aston Villa, injury issues and Yamal record]()
Barcelona vs Aston Villa, injury issues and Yamal record
Barcelona host Aston Villa with Hansi Flick still managing an injury-hit defence, Villa arriving unbeaten in the Champions League and Lamine Yamal one
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![Hansi Flick reaches 100 wins in Barcelona record pace]()
Hansi Flick reaches 100 wins in Barcelona record pace
Hansi Flick reached 100 wins as Barcelona coach in 131 competitive matches, second-fastest in club history behind Luis Enrique.
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![Milan vs Inter: Chivu blames illness, but attitude was the bigger problem]()
Milan vs Inter: Chivu blames illness, but attitude was the bigger problem
Milan vs Inter ended 3-1 as Cristian Chivu blamed illness and Inter's approach, while Diego Moreira led AC Milan with a goal and two assists.
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![Barcelona back on top after Raphinha and Lamine Yamal rout Alaves]()
Barcelona back on top after Raphinha and Lamine Yamal rout Alaves
Barcelona vs Alaves ended 6-1 as Raphinha and Lamine Yamal scored twice each, sending Barca back to first place, two points clear.
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![Milan derby streak hits four after 3-1 win]()
Milan derby streak hits four after 3-1 win
Milan's fourth straight derby win came in a 3-1 victory over Inter on 31 October 2026. Inter's six-game run from 2023 to 2024 still stands.
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![Lamine Yamal tops Benzema's Kopa Trophy ranking]()
Lamine Yamal tops Benzema's Kopa Trophy ranking
Karim Benzema put Lamine Yamal first in his 2026 Kopa Trophy ranking, and Yamal's 10 goals, 7 assists and 8.19 rating help explain why.
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![Jorge de Frutos sparks Rayo's home breakthrough]()
Jorge de Frutos sparks Rayo's home breakthrough
Jorge de Frutos scored twice as Rayo Vallecano beat Celta Vigo 3-0, while Real Betis stayed fourth after a 2-1 win over Málaga CF.
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![Milan vs Inter derby: Pulisic and Rabiot put Milan in front early]()
Milan vs Inter derby: Pulisic and Rabiot put Milan in front early
Christian Pulišić scored after 3 minutes and 45 seconds and Adrien Rabiot made it 2-0 at 10 as Milan raced ahead in the derby.
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![Milan-Inter preview as Marotta and Cardinale set tone]()
Milan-Inter preview as Marotta and Cardinale set tone
Marotta and Cardinale set the tone for Milan-Inter with talk of spectacle, ambition and a new stadium as Inter lead Serie A and Milan chase.
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![Roma player ratings after 2-5 win at Udinese]()
Roma player ratings after 2-5 win at Udinese
Bryan Cristante led the Roma player ratings in a 5-2 win at Udinese, with Soulé, Malen and Ndicka also standing out.
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![Bernardo Silva was written off before Real Madrid trusted him]()
Bernardo Silva was written off before Real Madrid trusted him
Jorge Mendes says Bernardo Silva was written off as a youngster, while early Real Madrid numbers and control suggest why he is trusted now.
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![Bologna beat Monza 2-1 as Skorupski seals third straight league win]()
Bologna beat Monza 2-1 as Skorupski seals third straight league win
Bologna vs Monza finished 2-1 as Bologna made it three straight league wins, with Skorupski saving Cutrone's late penalty.
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![Lecce vs Genoa preview: probable lineups and shape changes on both sides]()
Lecce vs Genoa preview: probable lineups and shape changes on both sides
Lecce vs Genoa in Serie A could hinge on probable lineups, with Lecce tipped for a 4-3-3 and Genoa for a 3-5-2.
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![Atletico Madrid go provisionally top after 2-0 win at Levante]()
Atletico Madrid go provisionally top after 2-0 win at Levante
Atletico Madrid beat Levante 2-0 and moved provisionally top on 28 points, stretching their unbeaten run in all competitions to nine matches.
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![Mourinho warns Real Madrid against complacency before Racing Santander trip]()
Mourinho warns Real Madrid against complacency before Racing Santander trip
Mourinho says Real Madrid must avoid complacency before Racing Santander, with the Barcelona win followed by a tough away run.
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![Frosinone vs Torino, Raimondo leads the scoring surge]()
Frosinone vs Torino, Raimondo leads the scoring surge
Frosinone have 22 goals, 17 points and 6th place after 9 matches. Antonio Raimondo has 8 league goals ahead of Sunday's meeting with Torino.
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![Sevilla vs Getafe preview: Garcia Plaza keeps places open]()
Sevilla vs Getafe preview: Garcia Plaza keeps places open
Luis García Plaza says nobody is guaranteed a place as Sevilla visit Getafe. Manu Bueno is pushing for a bigger role after a goal and two dangerous shots.
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![Lazio lead Serie A for minutes in front after nine rounds]()
Lazio lead Serie A for minutes in front after nine rounds
Lazio lead Serie A for minutes spent in front after nine rounds, with 456 ahead out of 810. Frosinone and Inter trail in a surprising early table.
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![Allegri warns Juventus are still dangerous before Napoli trip to Turin]()
Allegri warns Juventus are still dangerous before Napoli trip to Turin
Juventus vs Napoli is level on 14 points. Massimiliano Allegri says Juventus are wounded but dangerous before Sunday's 20:45 CET kickoff.
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![Lazio vs Cagliari preview: unbeaten hosts meet a side under pressure]()
Lazio vs Cagliari preview: unbeaten hosts meet a side under pressure
Lazio host Cagliari unbeaten after nine Serie A games and with seven straight matches of at least two goals. Cagliari have lost three in a row.
