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  "id": 8639084,
  "title": "Barcelona superstar reveals desire to face Real Madrid in the Champions League: ‘I would like us to face each other’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/barcelona-superstar-reveals-desire-to-face-real-madrid-in-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T07:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/barcelona-superstar-reveals-desire-face-073000826.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona superstars have expressed their desire to face off against Real Madrid in the Champions League, stating \"I would like us to face each other.\" The rivalry between the two football giants has intensified with the return of Jose Mourinho, who aims to reverse the advantage Barcelona has enjoyed in recent meetings. Young talent Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal have been the focal point of many Clasicos in recent years, with the latter expressing his enthusiasm for a European clash. Lamine, quoted by Mundo Deportivo, explained that playing against Madrid in the Champions League would feel like a \"war\" and a significant step in his career, as it is a fixture that holds immense importance for players who have grown up in Barcelona's famed youth academy. While Barcelona currently holds the upper hand in Clasicos, Lamine's wish to face his rivals in Europe highlights his fearless spirit. However, Real Madrid's fans know they would face an emotional challenge in such a scenario, as the competition is intrinsically linked to the club's identity and carries a different level of pressure compared to league matches.",
  "summary": "The explosion of talent at Barcelona and Real Madrid in recent years has made El Clasico a hugely anticipated fixture this upcoming season.It has always been one of the most anticipated fixtures in cl...",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/mourinho-hails-real-madrid-grit-before-atletico-derby-clash",
        "published": "2026-09-20T04:22:00.000Z"
      },
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/how-to-watch-atletico-madrid-vs-real-madrid-in-la-liga-online-for-free",
        "published": "2026-09-20T06:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Can Real Madrid stop Barcelona from retaining La Liga title?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/can-real-madrid-stop-barcelona-from-retaining-la-liga-title",
        "published": "2026-09-20T06:45:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}