{
  "id": 18676456,
  "title": "Alejandro Grimaldo relishing Barcelona reunion as he reveals excitement ahead of La Liga encounter: ‘Can’t wait for it to start’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/alejandro-grimaldo-relishing-barcelona-reunion-as-he-reveals",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/alejandro-grimaldo-relishing-barcelona-reunion-090000977.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Barcelona academy defender Alejandro Grimaldo is eagerly anticipating his return to Catalonia to face his former club Barcelona in La Liga. The upcoming match at the Metropolitano presents a significant opportunity for Grimaldo, who has faced Barcelona twice since leaving La Masia - both times while playing for Benfica during the 2021/22 Champions League group stage. Grimaldo is relishing the prospect of experiencing the electric atmosphere at the Metropolitano, drawing on his previous experience at Barcelona's La Masia. The full-back, now an important figure in Atletico's plans, acknowledges the significance of the fixture as a chance for Atletico to secure crucial points in the La Liga title race. Grimaldo is confident in Atletico's recent form, believing the team is in excellent condition and poised to make a statement against their fiercest rival.",
  "summary": "Alejandro Grimaldo is looking forward to facing Barcelona as Atletico Madrid prepare for Sunday’s crucial La Liga encounter at the Metropolitano. The former Barcelona academy defender has highlight...",
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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."
}