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This Friday, December 5th, comes with some special 'vibes' because it's the 2026 World Cup draw!! Meanwhile, the Copa del Rey has been taking place, leaving us with thrilling matchups.

The World Cup Draw

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The moment has arrived. This Friday, we will find out the matchups for the World Cup's first phase. Starting at 6 PM (Spanish time), the groups for the world's biggest national team tournament will be formed. Everyone dreams of winning it, but only one will.

Spain, being number 1 in the 'FIFA Ranking', will be in Pot 1. From there, luck will decide.

A Thrilling Copa del Rey

While Espanyol from the First Division and Leganés from the Second Division fell by the wayside this Thursday, joining Almería, Málaga, Cádiz, Girona, and Ceuta in the surprises; Racing, Sevilla, Valencia, and Celta had a tough time reaching the round of 16.

The 'Celtiñas' won on penalties, Valencia and Racing in extra time, and the Sevillistas suffered during regulation time, but all will be in the draw next Tuesday at 1 PM.

"Real Madrid represents power; Barcelona, freedom"

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Joan Laporta spoke and, as always, left headlines. The Blaugrana president publicly stated what Real Madrid and Barcelona represent: "Real Madrid represents power; Barcelona, freedom." Something that will surely stir up tensions on the white side.

Besides that, he made it clear that Barça will renew Eric García in the coming days, publicly supports Ronald Araújo, and may strengthen the team in January.

Trent, KO

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After playing his best match in a Real Madrid jersey, Trent Alexander-Arnold has suffered a muscle injury in the rectus femoris of his left quadriceps, as confirmed by the Merengue club in a statement. He will miss all matches until early February.

With Carvajal still not healthy, expected to return in January, the option of Fede Valverde as right-back resurfaces. Xabi Alonso's team had the headache of that position last year and continues to have it this year due to injuries.

Yaya Touré lashes out big time against Pep Guardiola

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The Ivorian Yaya Touré has given an interview in which he spoke about Pep Guardiola, with whom he coincided at Manchester City and Barcelona.

This is what he said about him: "I don't see a man, I see a snake. He didn't play me all year and after the 2010 World Cup, he told me I had to return to Barcelona, that he wanted me. My wife told me: ‘Are you going to listen to that nonsense? He treated you like a dog and now he wants you to stay, and you're going to stay? Let's go to Manchester. He's not a man, he's evil, like Satan’“.

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