By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Citizen
José Mourinho is set to manage Real Madrid against FC Barcelona in his first Clásico since returning to the club, with the Catalans top of La Liga. The rivalry marked his first spell in Madrid, particularly against Pep Guardiola’s team, Citizen recalls.
José Mourinho will manage his first Clásico since returning to Real Madrid on Sunday, against FC Barcelona at Camp Nou. The Portuguese manager returns to a rivalry shaped by his past clashes with the Catalan club, Punch reports.
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Real Madrid manager José Mourinho says his team is still a work in progress before the Clásico against FC Barcelona, with players adapting to his methods. He said the squad had only been working together for a few months and that the La Liga match alone would not determine their chances of winning titles, according to Real Madrid’s official website.
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Hansi Flick says FC Barcelona are ready for the Clásico against Real Madrid and calls the fixture football’s finest match. The Barcelona manager also praised José Mourinho, describing him as a highly accomplished coach, according to Seneweb.
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Kylian Mbappé is two goals away from his 100th for Real Madrid ahead of the Clásico against FC Barcelona on 25 October 2026. The French striker has scored 12 goals in 12 matches this season, according to figures reported by La Nouvelle Tribune.
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Three booby-trapped cylinders found at suspect’s home in FranceThree gas cylinders fitted with a timer were found in the flat of the suspect in the racist shooting that left one person dead and five injured in Yvelines, France. An automatic weapon was also found in his car, France 24 reports, as the investigation continues.
Morocco beat Philippines 2-0 in U15 footballMorocco’s under-15 men’s team beat the Philippines 2-0 in their opening match at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival. The match was played on Saturday at the Hovsan sports complex in Baku, according to Lebrief.The week in Africa
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