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  "title": "Champions League: Real Madrid and Liverpool defending perfect records",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/champions-league-real-madrid-and-liverpool-defending-perfect-records-18089507",
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  "published": "2026-11-04T08:05:09.000Z",
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    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
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  "account": "Real Madrid and Liverpool enter this week's Champions League matches with perfect records. The Spanish giants will face AEK Athens, while Liverpool travels to Fenerbahce. Both teams aim to extend their winning streaks in the European competition.\n\nReal Madrid, a 15-time European champion, is eager to add another trophy to its collection. Coach Jose Mourinho is targeting his third Champions League title, having previously won it with Porto and Inter Milan. However, he remains focused on the current competition, stating that he prefers discussing real achievements rather than hypothetical scenarios.\n\nLiverpool, on the other hand, is hoping to bounce back from a recent Premier League loss to Arsenal. Coach Andoni Iraola remains optimistic about the team's chances, acknowledging the need for improvement, particularly in attacking the box.\n\nFor both teams, the upcoming matches serve as crucial qualifying games in the Champions League. Meanwhile, other European clubs such as Arsenal, Manchester City, PSG, Manchester United, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich are also participating in their respective matches.",
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        "title": "Champions League: Real Madrid and Liverpool defending perfect records",
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