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  "id": 3505212,
  "title": "Real Sociedad star names Barcelona as stronger side but expects Real Madrid to improve: ‘Mourinho could turn everything around’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/real-sociedad-star-names-barcelona-as-stronger-side-but-expects-real",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T12:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
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    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/real-sociedad-star-names-barcelona-122500231.html"
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  "account": "Real Sociedad winger Ander Barrenetxea has declared Barcelona as the stronger side in the La Liga title race ahead of his team's upcoming match against Real Madrid. Speaking to AS, Barrenetxea expressed his belief that Real Madrid, under the guidance of Jose Mourinho, could turn the situation around. The winger praised the arrival of top players at both Real Madrid and Barcelona, stating that playing against the best teams provides a clear measure of one's own level. Barrenetxea revealed that Real Madrid is the team he has scored against most often during his career and that facing them carries an extra sense of satisfaction. He emphasized his deep respect for Mourinho and dismissed any possibility of banter between the two teams.",
  "summary": "Real Sociedad winger Ander Barrenetxea has given his verdict on the La Liga title race ahead of his side’s trip to the Santiago Bernabeu, naming Barcelona as the stronger team while refusing to rule...",
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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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