The Spanish champions beat city rivals Real Madrid in La Liga at the weekend and will look to go one better than last season in Europe. Last season's runners-up Atletico Madrid will begin their Champions League campaign on a high after defeating Real Madrid on Saturday.
MADRID — As Kyrie Irving waited to walk outside the Palacio de Deportes de la Comunidad doors late Sunday night, hordes of screaming fans and a rumbling bus both demanding his presence, he was well aware of what lie ahead.
BILBAO, Spain (AP) — The U.S. held Finland without a basket in the second quarter, opening defense of its title with a 114-55 romp Saturday in the Basketball World Cup.
Jurgen Klinsmann's men can qualify with a victory in Manaus on Sunday but know they must overcome the reigning Ballon d'Or winner to get the points they need.
The Red Devils must overturn a two-goal deficit to see off the Greek champions, advance to the last eight of the competition and ease the pressure on their manager.The Premier League holders welcome the Greek club - who secured their fourth straight league title on Saturday - for the second leg of their last-16 tie, desperate to overturn a 2-0 deficit.
The Greece international, who was also wanted by Arsenal, had his heart set on a move to the Stadio Olimpico and is unperturbed by the prospect of replacing Mehdi Benatia.
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