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  "id": 18089462,
  "title": "🥐 Champions League, the buzz around De Miguel: 5️⃣ Wednesday stories",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/champions-league-the-buzz-around-de-miguel-5-wednesday-stories",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T07:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
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    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/champions-league-buzz-around-miguel-075500906.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The football world is grappling with grief and uncertainty as Spain mourns the loss of Jesús de Miguel. His passing has sent shockwaves through the nation's sport, prompting calls to postpone weekend fixtures and honor the departed player.\n\nIn a devastating European Tuesday, Barcelona showcased their prowess with a 3-0 win over Aston Villa, while Atlético de Madrid suffered a 0-2 defeat to Bayern Munich and Villarreal endured a crushing 0-6 loss to Paris Saint-Germain. These mixed results highlight the impact of the tragedy on Spanish clubs' performances in the Champions League.\n\nAs European action resumes on Wednesday, Real Madrid and Real Betis find themselves at the center of the spotlight. Real Madrid will face AEK Athens at 18:45, with Vinicius Jr. and Fede Valverde set to start, while Real Betis will travel to face Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park. The latter match carries extra significance for Marc Bartra, showcasing the bond between the players and the club. Meanwhile, Manchester United bounced back from a disappointing performance by defeating AS Roma 3-2, thanks to a crucial brace from Matheus Cunha, while Inter Milan maintained their dominance with a convincing 0-3 victory over Feyenoord in Rotterdam.",
  "summary": "Spanish football wakes up gripped by grief and uncertainty: shock over the death of Jesús de Miguel reverberates through the nation's sport and sparks a push to halt competition, all after a European...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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