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Champions League playoff picks: Can Mourinho shock Real Madrid again?

The Champions League playoff draw has given us an instant rematch between José Mourinho's Benfica and Real Madrid. Here are our picks to advance.

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Groundhog Day Derby: 2 teams make history with 5th European clash this season

Groundhog Day doesn't come around until Monday, Feb. 2. But for two soccer teams with a serious case of déjà vu, it will feel like it's come early.

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Can José Mourinho beat Real Madrid again?

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Laurens: Newcastle have a favourable tie vs. Qarabağ

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What will happen in the all French tie between PSG and Monaco?

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer window weekly: Benzema to Europe, MLS? Palmer to Man United?

The winter transfer window closes Monday, but what are our reporters hearing about deals that could still be done?

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Transfer rumors, news: Juve eye Zirkzee among other targets

Juventus are looking to sign one forward before the transfer window closes. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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WEEKEND PREVIEW

Laurens' weekend preview: Will Spurs haunt title-chasing Man City again?

Julien Laurens is here with his weekend recommendations: Can Man City beat Tottenham, their bogey side? Will Arbeloa step up as Real Madrid coach?

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FINAL UEL LEAGUE MATCHDAY

Jimoh strike seals Villa rally, second in UEL table

Nineteen-year-old substitute Jamaldeen Jimoh scored a late winner as Aston Villa came from two goals down to beat FC Salzburg 3-2 and finish in the Europa League top two amid further injury problems for boss Unai Emery.

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Forest romp Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros to set up Europa League playoff tie

Nottingham Forest will play Panathinaikos or Fenerbahce in the Europa League play-off round after ending their league phase with a 4-0 win over Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros.

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CAF COMPETITIONS

Rock-solid Kaizer Chiefs look to take CAF Confederation Cup fate into own hands

Kaizer Chiefs had their backs up against the wall in the CAF Confederation Cup after defeat to Al Masry.

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Mamelodi Sundowns face Al-Hilal in must-win Kigali trip, potentially without Ronwen Williams

Mamelodi Sundowns will face Sudan's Al-Hilal in Kigali, Rwanda, as they look to take control of CAF Champions League Group C.

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