Following their extra-time success over Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey semi-final, Real Madrid will return to La Liga action against Valencia at Santiago Bernabeu. This will be another vital game for the Merengues, who are now three points behind Barcelona in the league table and cannot afford to lose any more points in order to compete for the league crown. However, as is customary, Valencia will do everything in their power to defeat Los Blancos, not only because of their mutual hostility, but also because they need all three points to stay out of the relegation zone. As a result, this will be a very engaging game, and the following three confrontations will be very fascinating for fans: Vinicius Junior versus Max Aarons. Valencia is one of the most despised opponents of Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior, and only in the most recent encounter between the two sides was the Brazilian the center of attention after receiving a pretty unfair red card for an argument with goal...
Deal anticipated to accelerate following Sporting Lisbon's match against Estrela da Amadora on Friday. Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim has stated that a decision on his future will be made "clear" following his team's game against Estrela da Amadora on Friday. Following Erik ten Hag's dismissal on Monday, the 39-year-old has emerged as the leading candidate to take over in the Old Trafford dugout. Sporting have confirmed United's interest in paying Amorim's £8.3 million release clause, and the club will apparently let the highly-rated youth coach to depart during the November international break. Talks are ongoing, but the move is generally anticipated to go ahead as the Red Devils seek their sixth full-time manager since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013. Speaking ahead of his Friday night match, Amorim stated, "It's a discussion between two clubs. It is never simple, even with the [release] conditions. They need to talk. "...