#match-preview

#match-preview

The Copa del Rey often produces memorable underdog stories, and this clash between CD Guadalajara and Barcelona epitomizes that narrative. Guadalajara, a third-tier side, will host the reigning La Liga leaders in what promises to be a historic occasion for the club and its supporters. Barcelona, meanwhile, begin their cup campaign aiming to avoid any slip-ups and maintain momentum across competitions.

Starting with the hosts, while Sporting Gijon might have found themselves at the heart of a worrying rut on either side of November's international break, Borja Jimenez's side have come roaring back in an eye-catching fashion over the past fortnight. Last seen over the weekend putting in another gritty performance as they secured a 1-0 victory at home against Granada, Los Rojiblancos have found a route back into the play-off places.

I knew I'd be asked more about our opponents than about Alaves... it's not my place to comment on that, but Real Madrid are very prestigious opponents and they have a manager who's earned his position for a reason. It will be very difficult because they have a lot of resources, but we will try to maintain our style and take the initiative.

Riccardo Calafiori is suspended for Arsenal, while Max Dowman (ankle), Cristhian Mosquera (ankle), Leandro Trossard (knock), Gabriel (thigh) and Kai Havertz (knee) are all set to miss out. Declan Rice (illness), William Saliba (knock) and Jurrien Timber (knock) add to Arsenal's worries but could still each feature. For Wolves, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde may be unavailable after being forced off during the loss to United. Rodrigo Gomes (groin), Marshall Munetsi (calf), Leon Chiwone (knee) and Daniel Bentley (ankle) will not play.

It's an immensely difficult game. I think we're going to play against the best team in Europe. Besides the individual talent, they have a collective aspect that's out of the ordinary, which makes it difficult. Their game is very mobile. They're a great team and have a great coach. We're going to do our best to compete and try to win, that's the objective, despite the difficulty of the task. We're going to do our utmost to honor Sporting,

Bayern Munich is back in Frauen-Bundesliga action following an international break that saw Germany fall 3-0 on aggregate over two legs to Spain in the Women's Nations League Final. FC Bayern have run rampant in the league this season and sit in first place with cushion, although their opponents, Eintracht Frankfurt, are putting in one of the stronger campaigns among the rest of the field and currently sit in fifth, having only played 10 matches to Bayern's 11.

VfB Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeneß has a long history with Bayern Munich, including his time as the manager of Bayern II. What does that mean? Well, mostly that Hoeneß knows better than to think a Bayern Munich team that has not looked quite right of late is going to be easy to take advantage of.

Barça is Barça. They have great players, and they can always play a perfect game. Maybe they haven't managed it in recent matches, but they can do it on Tuesday,

Starting with the hosts, heading into November's fortnight interval with a downbeat 3-1 loss away at Hoffenheim, RB Leipzig will know the importance of claiming an immediate response here. Nevertheless, marking their return this weekend sat in silver medal position, Ole Werner's men have their sights firmly set on booking a lucrative Champions League return this season. Getting November underway with a dominant 3-1 win at home against Stuttgart, the Red Bulls have won each of their other four appearances across all competitions.

Crystal Palace play AEK Larnaca tonight. Follow all the action with our live commentary... Crystal Palace take on AEK Larnaca tonight hoping to make it two wins from two in the Conference League. Oliver Glasner's side ground out a 3-3 draw with Bournemouth at the weekend, Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring a hat-trick and they will take on the Cypriots in confident mood. AEK are fifth in their domestic league but won their opening European game, a surprisingly easy 4-0 thrashing of AZ Alkmaar.