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Newcastle United FC

Ligue 1 25/26
Goal Difference 0
07.12.2025 vs LOSC Lille

The Northern Giants’ Identity

Founded in 1892 from the merger of Newcastle East End and West End FC, Newcastle United embody the North-East’s working-class soul. The Magpies of St James’ Park—this 52,000-seat cathedral in the city’s heart—have flown black and white stripes for 133 years as a popular standard. The nickname comes from the magpie, whose distinctive plumage mirrors this land of pride and raw passion.

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Eddie Howe

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R. Union Saint-Gilloise

Ligue 1 25/26
Goal Difference 0
07.12.2025 vs LOSC Lille

The Brussels Phoenix: Identity & Roots

Founded in 1897, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise embody the most remarkable renaissance in modern European football. The yellow-and-blues of Joseph Marien Stadium—a 9,400-seat gem in Forest—carry the legacy of a mythic club that vanished in 1975 and was reborn in 2009 under a visionary president. “Unionistes” hides a tragedy: relegated to the fourth tier in 1973, they spent 48 years in the shadows before returning to Belgium’s top flight in 2021.

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Sébastien Pocognoli

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Sporting CP

Ligue 1 25/26
Goal Difference 0
07.12.2025 vs LOSC Lille

The Green-and-White Lions: Identity & Roots

Founded in 1906, Sporting Clube de Portugal is one of Portuguese football’s big three. The green-and-white Lions of Estádio José Alvalade— a 50,095-seat arena renamed for their founding president—have flown Lisbon’s colors for 119 years. Nicknamed “Os Leões,” they embody Portugal’s talent factory at the Alcochete Academy, a globally respected nursery.

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Rui Borges

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AFC Ajax

Ligue 1 25/26
Goal Difference 0
07.12.2025 vs LOSC Lille

Fallen Giants: Identity & Roots

Founded in 1900, AFC Ajax distill the very essence of Total Football. The red-and-whites of the Johan Cruyff Arena—a 54,990-seat temple renamed for their greatest genius—carry the legacy of the game’s most beautiful idea. “De Godenzonen” (Sons of the Gods) embody the Dutch school that revolutionized Europe in the 1970s: poetry on the ball, collective intelligence, creative audacity as doctrine.

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John Heitinga

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Club Brugge KV

Ligue 1 25/26
Goal Difference 0
07.12.2025 vs LOSC Lille

Blauw-Zwart: Identity & Roots

Founded in 1891, Club Brugge have embodied Flemish excellence for over 130 years. The blue-and-blacks of Jan Breydel Stadium— a 29,042-seat fortress shared with city rivals Cercle—wear “Blauw-Zwart” with pride. In medieval Bruges, every stone seems to tell continental football’s story: tradition woven to European ambition.

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Nicky Hayen

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Atalanta BC

Ligue 1 25/26
Goal Difference 0
07.12.2025 vs LOSC Lille

The Orobic Spirit: Identity & Roots

Founded in 1907, Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio showcase Italian football’s pure romance. La Dea of the Gewiss Stadium— a 25,000-seat fortress set in the Bergamo Alps—fly blue and black as Lombardy’s banner. “Orobici,” the Alpine inhabitants, capture provincial humility turned European excellence—audacity from the foothills challenging calcio’s giants.

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Ivan Jurić

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Liverpool FC

Ligue 1 25/26
Goal Difference 0
07.12.2025 vs LOSC Lille

The Reds: Identity & Roots

Founded in 1892, Liverpool carry England’s popular soul. The Reds of Anfield— a 53,394-seat cathedral where Europe’s most stirring hymns echo—embody passion without compromise. “The Reds” capture Merseyside’s dockland grit: a scouse identity that turns class into chorus and proves authenticity can still thrive.

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Arne Slot

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Real Madrid

Ligue 1 25/26
Goal Difference 0
07.12.2025 vs LOSC Lille

The White Giant: Identity & Roots

Founded in 1902, Real Madrid embodies Spanish grandeur in its purest form. Los Blancos of the Santiago Bernabéu—an 81,000-seat temple where Europe’s greatest epics echo—wear their immaculate white like a royal standard. The “Casa Blanca” nickname is no accident: this is world football’s aristocracy, uncompromising with excellence.

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Xabi Alonso

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Champions League: a tough draw for OM in 2025-26!

Real, Liverpool, Ajax, Newcastle… OM knows its Champions League 25/26 opponents. A huge challenge for De Zerbi’s men, ready to ignite the Vélodrome!
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