Wed Oct 02 17:05:40 UTC 2024: ## Girona Host Champions League Debut, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid Face Away Tests

**Girona, Spain** – Girona will make their Champions League home debut on Wednesday, hosting Dutch side Feyenoord at the Montilivi Stadium. The match will be a historic occasion for the club, who are looking to bounce back from their narrow defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in their opening group stage match.

Coach Michel Sanchez has almost a full squad available for the match and will be hoping for a victory to keep their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages alive.

**Real Madrid** will face a tough test away to Lille, with Kylian Mbappe unexpectedly included in the squad despite a recent muscle injury. The reigning Spanish champions will be without several key players due to injuries, including Thibaut Courtois, Dani Ceballos, David Alaba, and Brahim Diaz.

**Atletico Madrid** will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing derby defeat against Real Madrid on Sunday, but face a potential fine and stadium closure due to fan misconduct. Their match against Benfica in Lisbon will be closely watched for any repeat incidents.

**Elsewhere in football:**

* **Mumbai** have taken control of the Irani Cup, thanks to a magnificent double century from Sarfaraz Khan against Rest of India.
* The **Telangana government** will host the CM Cup 2024 to promote sports in rural areas and identify new talent.
* **India’s Under-19 team** secured a tense two-wicket victory over Australia in the first Youth Test match.
* The **Kho Kho Federation of India** has announced the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup, to be held in India in 2025.

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