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UCL talking points: Mourinho's blueprint to win the Champions League
Kylian Mbappé up front and Thibaut Courtois in goal; does Jose Mourinho really need any more than that? ESPN's Mark Ogden, Gab Marcotti, Rob Dawson and Sam Tighe weigh in on all the moments that mattered from Matchday 1 so far.
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TOP HEADLINES
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Leading the line and leading by example, Raphinha is central to Barca's hot start
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Moreno hails Barcelona's Raphinha for 'No. 9 clinic'
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Who needs a forward? Arsenal might, but not while Ødegaard keeps delivering
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Man United's Champions League return: What does success look like?
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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool prepare bid for Crystal Palace's Wharton
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Alternative transfer awards: Left on the shelf, best bargain hunters, top data pick, more
Genius or scouting flaw? Why top Premier League clubs sign wingers who don't score goals
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Despite victory, Real Madrid have a long way to go under Mourinho
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Robson expects better Champions League teams to expose Real Madrid
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Haaland can single-handedly keep Man City on top -- and his club is doomed if he ever stops
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2026 Ballon d'Or
Full men's, women's shortlists, host city change, more
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Top Headlines
- Mac Allister talks Reds contract woes after winner
- Barcola limps out of Liverpool home debut
- Atleti's Koke urges media to 'leave Julián in peace'
- Chelsea score 6 in second-half rally to stun Leeds
- Flick: 'Special' Yamal deserves to win Ballon d'Or
- Mbappé: UCL 'more important' than Ballon d'Or
- Raphinha in Brazil squad for Australia friendlies
- Socceroos' Volpato fined for positive cocaine test
- Filipinas' Angela Beard ruled out of Asian Games
- ▶️ Burley: Kane should win the 2026 Ballon d'Or
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