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Both managers named strong sides but it was Real that dominated for much of the match, the 2-1 score line flattering the Europa League champions.

Crolla lost his WBA lightweight title to Jorge Linares in September 2016, and was then beaten again in a rematch that took place in March.

Manchester United’s £36 million bid for midfielder Sergi Roberto has been rejected by Barcelona, reports Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo.

Former SSE Next Generation athlete Georgia Stanway and current Manchester City forward

They say every cloud has a silver lining, but for Rawtenstall swimmer Tom Hamer the colour should really be changed for gold.

She may have only taken up rugby two years ago but Rebekah Wilson has put no limit on her ambitions after starring for the Northern Lights in their Secure Trading 24/Sevens triumph.

A new app designed to take the hard work out of organising and discovering sport and fitness classes has hit the app stores.

He might be becoming known as a slow starter at major competitions but James Guy demonstrated once again his ability to dig deep when it matters as he helped Great Britain to a final silver at the World Championships.

If James Guy could start major championships the way he finishes them he might have even more than the three world titles already under his belt.

Rising track cycling stars Emily Kay and Dannielle Khan have joined forces to celebrate 21 years of British success at Manchester’s velodrome.

The Rivendell scene in Lord of the Rings gave birth to one of the most famous internet memes of all time – for James Guy it’s the perfect material to get him pumped to take on the world’s best.