Fati starts for Barcelona against Valencia with Aguero on the bench

Ansu Fati makes his first start of the 2021/22 La Liga as Ronald Koeman recalls the Spanish star for tonight’s clash with Valencia.

Koeman makes four changes to his Barcelona starting line up, following their 2-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid prior to the international break, as Los Che head north to the Camp Nou.

Sergio Aguero is also named on the bench for the first time since his summer move to Catalonia.

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Man United linked with Kounde

Premier League giants Manchester United could rival Chelsea in the race to sign Sevilla star Jules Kounde in 2022.

According to reports from El Nacional, Kounde is not interested in a move to domestic rivals Real Madrid, and instead wants to test himself in England.

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Atletico Madrid fitness boost ahead of Liverpool tie

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has been offered a key fitness boost ahead of their Champions League clash with Liverpool in midweek.

According to reports from Mundo DeportivoJose Gimenez and Marcos Llorente both took part in a full training session earlier today, with the duo now expected to start against Liverpool.

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