Real Madrid salvaged a 1-1 draw against Valencia when Karim Benzema scored an injury-time equaliser in Monday's match.
Los Blancos missed the chance to replace Barcelona at the top of La Liga ahead of Wednesday's Classico.
The arch-rivals will meet at Barcelona's Nou Camp at 11:00 pm UAE time on Wednesday.
Rybakina books place in WTA Finals for third straight year
Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina secured the last qualifying spot for the season-ending WTA Finals in Riyadh after advancing to the Pan Pacific Open semi-finals in Tokyo on Friday.
Dozens arrested in NBA illegal gambling probe
Chauncey Billups, an NBA Hall of Fame player and head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and Terry Rozier, a guard with the Miami Heat, were among more than 30 people charged on Thursday in connection with two separate but related federal gambling investigations that involved the league and the Mafia.
FIA defends return of sanctioned Russian to governing body
Formula One's governing body has defended the quiet reinstatement to its World Motor Sport Council of a Russian member subject to international sanctions as a result of the war in Ukraine.
Messi extends Inter Miami contract
Lionel Messi has extended his contract with MLS side Inter Miami to 2028, the club announced on Thursday, a boost for the North American league as the Argentine great keeps his career going.
Australia fend off India in Adelaide to seal ODI series
Australia all-rounders Matt Short and Cooper Connolly scored half-centuries as the hosts claimed a two-wicket victory over India at Adelaide Oval to seal their one-day international series with a match to spare.
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