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Those happy days when Madrid’s second string, which gave Zidane the chance to rotate his team in key moments, seem long behind us, writes Alfredo Relaño.
ByAlfredo Relaño
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I have to admit being a fan of this 'Rubiales format' Supercopa and I like it being staged in Andalucía during the winter...
ByAlfredo Relaño
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SEVILLA 3 - REAL SOCIEDAD 2
If there were a Puskás award for own goals...
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The audacious and clever marketing ploy from FC Barcelona presidential candidate Laporta with his massive banner right beside the Bernabéu put an end to a depressing spell hanging over the Catalan club.
ByAlfredo Relaño
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