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Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Preview Atletico Madrid are currently in fourth place in the La Liga standings and have flattered to deceive under Diego Simeone this season. The reigning Spanish champions pulled off a stunning comeback to secure a 3-2 victory against Valencia in their previous league game and will need a similar performance in this fixture. Barcelona, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the league table at the moment and have failed to meet expectations so far this season....

When these two sides met each other in LaLiga earlier this season, Barcelona were simply rampant and scored five past the Los Blancos defence without Lionel Messi, which eventually cost the job of Julen Lopetegui. However, after a shaky start under the management of Santiago Solari, they have finally found their mojo recently and have been playing some good football lately. Both the sides play the same 4-3-3 formation which has been effective....

Real Sociedad have been impressive in recent years and will look to secure Champions League qualification this season. The Basque side can pack a punch on its day and will want to step up in this game. Barcelona, on the other hand, have flattered to deceive in La Liga and will look to win the league this year. The Catalan giants have impressive players in their ranks and cannot afford to drop points in this match....

The animosity between Malignaggi and Lobov runs deep. Everything started in the summer of 2017 during the lead-up to the boxing match with Lobov’s training partner and close friend, Conor McGregor, and Floyd Mayweather Jr. McGregor brought in Malignaggi (36-8, 7 KOs) to be one of his sparring partners to help him prepare for his first boxing match. Things appeared to be OK with the two until the former UFC two-division champion tweeted a photo of Malignaggi on the mat, trying to indicate he knocked down the current analyst for Showtime Boxing....

Bareback sex increases the risk of getting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), so it is important to learn what precautions you may need to take if you wish to have it. What Does “Bareback” Mean? The term “bareback” refers to having penetrative sex without the use of a condom. It’s slang commonly used in the LGBTQ+ community and relates to riding a horse without a saddle, also known as riding bareback....

The Web is a confusing place, nowhere more so than in the area of e-commerce. Even simple prices are hard to track. Someone looking for a refrigerator at US Appliance (us-appliance.com), for example, would find most prices highly competitive. Yet a Maytag MSB2154DR model costs $989 for either bisque or white. According to Maytag’s site, the list price of the bisque is $989, but the white model should be $969....

Barnsley come into this game on the back of a 1-1 draw against Mick McCarthy’s Cardiff City in their most recent Championship fixture. A goal from experienced midfielder Marlon Pack for Cardiff City was cancelled out by a goal from young defender Toby Sibbick for Barnsley. Coventry City, on the other hand, beat Chris Hughton’s Nottingham Forest 2-1 in their most recent Championship game. Late second-half goals from Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres and veteran centre-back Kyle McFadzean ensured victory for Mark Robins’ Coventry City....

If you’re unaware, Sterling has a lifetime ban from the NBA after recordings of him using racist language were leaked. Davis signed a five-year, $65 million deal to play for his hometown Clippers before the the 2008 season. He was on the team until 2011. MORE: KD gets law degree in three days | Malone’s ‘standing offer’ to fight Kobe | Biggest draft busts During his time with the Clippers, he had several encounters and run-ins with Sterling....

The Rays are searching for a manager to replace Joe Maddon. The released their first list of candiates last week.

A string of states have reversed their reopening plans following a recent spike in new infections. Here we take a closer look at the states where bars have been closed again this month. California On Sunday, bars in seven California counties including Fresno, Imperial, Kern, Kings, Los Angeles, San Joaquin, and Tulare, were ordered to close “due to the rising spread of #COVID19,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced in a post on his official Twitter account....

The 29-year-old, who signed from the Chinese Super League side last August, scored nine goals in 21 LaLiga starts during a successful season at Camp Nou in which Barcelona won a LaLiga and Copa del Rey double. In returning to Guangzhou, he has the opportunity to build on his record of 24 goals in 88 appearances for the Chinese Super League side, who he first joined from Tottenham in 2015....

The goalkeeper went under the knife Monday after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee early in the 3-0 win over Celta last week. "Valdes has been operated on by doctors Ulrich Boenisch and Ricard Pruna in Augsburg for the ACL tear he suffered last week," the club said in a statement on its website. "The knee’s internal cartilage has been sewn up and the operation was concluded successfully....

Real Madrid have been heavily linked with a high-profile move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe this summer. However, the Ligue 1 giants have been reluctant to release their star man and have already turned down two approaches from the Spanish giants. The latest offer worth €170 million, plus €10m in add-ons, was reportedly rejected by PSG according to Goal, who claim Los Blancos have now pulled out of the race for the Frenchman....

Dembele’s current contract with the Blaugrana expires at the end of the ongoing season. While there were suggestions that the club and player were close to agreeing an extension, it now appears he is all set to depart Camp Nou. Barcelona are reportedly looking to sell him in the ongoing transfer window to ensure he doesn’t depart on a free transfer. However, that has looked unlikely so far, and reports have suggested that Dembele himself wants to wait till the summer to decide on his future....

Mourinho jokes of wanting Mbappe Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has joked that he wants Paris Saint-Germain to send Kylian Mbappe to him on loan. The Portuguese manager was asked whether the club are interested in acquiring the services of want-away forward Edinson Cavani. However, the former Chelsea manager refused to speak about the Uruguayan out of respect for PSG and joked that he would like to have Kylian Mbappe sent o Spurs on loan....

The holders beat Real Madrid 3-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday to claim a 4-1 aggregate victory in their semi-final tie. Ernesto Valverde’s side have now reached the final every year since 2014, when they lost 2-1 to Madrid at Mestalla. The Catalans have won the trophy in each of the last four seasons and 30 times in their history. Luis Suarez scored twice either side of a Raphael Varane own goal to secure the victory....

Barcelona scored with ease in the home opener, but it was made to suffer by the fierce Athletic Club pressing on the second weekend of the season. If not for Memphis Depay’s cracking first goal for the club, Barcelona may have even left the San Mames with a defeat. But the 1-1 final draw will likely be seen as a positive result come season’s end. Back at home for Matchday 3 next Saturday, goals might be easier to come by against a Getafe side that is expected to sit back and play for a draw....

Previously Pochettino has a close association with Barcelona’s local rivals, RCD Espanyol, previously saying that he was born with a ‘bull in his arms’ and would never manage Barcelona. The Spurs boss recently backtracked on his comments to an extent, saying “I was born not with a bull, but a ball in my arms. Ball, not bull. I understand the business and I can understand that my name is on some list, like if I go and there appears some list of managers who are at other clubs....

The defending league champions had another lackluster performance in its 2-1 come-from-behind win at Real Sociedad on Saturday, creating a bit of worry ahead of its match against PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday. Succeeding in the Champions League is one of Barcelona’s main goals this season after struggling in the European competition in recent years, failing to make it past the quarterfinals in three straight seasons. “I’m a little bit worried, just a little bit,” Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said after Saturday’s victory, which kept the team at the top of the Spanish league standings with 12 points from four matches....

The Uruguayan striker will be operated by Dr. Ramon Cugat this Sunday in the hope to bring the 32-year-old to full fitness. Following the operation, Suarez is expected to be out of action for around four to six weeks. Luis Suarez playing through pain and shining Despite playing with the help of heavy pain killer injections, Suarez has scored 11 times in 17 La Liga matches and is the league’s highest assist maker with seven....