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  "id": 6969737,
  "title": "Atlético Madrid dealt injury blow ahead of Real Madrid showdown",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/atletico-madrid-dealt-injury-blow-ahead-of-real-madrid-showdown",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T18:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/atl-tico-madrid-dealt-injury-183500732.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Atlético Madrid faces a significant injury setback as Pablo Barrios, a key midfielder, is set to miss the upcoming match against Real Sociedad due to a low-grade myofascial injury in his right leg. This news arrives as the La Liga giants prepare to face their arch rivals Real Madrid, further complicating their schedule. Barrios, 23, featured prominently in Atlético's Champions League opener against Liverpool but suffered discomfort during the match. Following a series of medical tests, it was confirmed that Barrios will not be available for Atlético's Sunday fixture at San Sebastián against Real Sociedad.",
  "summary": "La Liga giants Atlético Madrid have this week been dealt a potentially significant blow on the personnel front. This comes amid confirmation of Pablo Barrios being set for an incoming spell on the s...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/rival-watch-atletico-madrid-midfield-ace-a-doubt-for-derby-against",
        "published": "2026-09-12T14:25:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Mbappe double helps Real Madrid thump Rayo Vallecano 4–1 in La Liga",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/mbappe-double-helps-real-madrid-thump-rayo-vallecano-4-1-in-la-liga",
        "published": "2026-09-12T23:43:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Mbappe at the double as Real Madrid sink Rayo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/mbappe-at-the-double-as-real-madrid-sink-rayo",
        "published": "2026-09-13T01:48:46.000Z"
      }
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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."
}