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Barcelona to start Copa del Rey title defense away to third tier Guadalajara

Madrid, Dec 15 (UNI) Reigning Copa del Rey holder FC Barcelona will start its title defense campaign when Hansi Flick's side visits third tier Guadalajara in the third round of the tournament on Tuesday night.
Barcelona will make changes to the starting 11 that faced Osasuna on Saturday, with players such as Andreas Christensen, Frenkie de Jong, Marc Casado and Fermin Lopez all likely to start, while Marc Andre Ter-Stegen could make his first appearance following his back operation in the summer.
Robert Lewandowski was an unused substitute in Saturday's 2-0 win, but is a doubt with a slight physical problem.
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Rafael Nadal returns at Australian Open ‘Night of Legends’

20 Jan 2026 | 10:46 AM

Melbourne, Jan 20 (UNI) Retired Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal is set to return to the court at the Australian Open as part of the ‘Night of Legends’ event, scheduled for February 1, the same day as the men’s singles final of the 2026 tournament.

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Morocco climbs to record-high eighth in FIFA rankings

20 Jan 2026 | 10:26 AM

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India face stern test against NZ in T20I series opener

20 Jan 2026 | 10:20 AM

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PWL 2026: UP Dominators script dramatic comeback to stun Delhi Dangal Warriors

20 Jan 2026 | 1:59 AM

Noida, Jan 19 (UNI): UP Dominators produced a stirring comeback from 4–1 down to defeat Delhi Dangal Warriors 5–4 in Match 7 of the Pro Wrestling League 2026, here at the Noida Indoor Stadium.

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