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Barcelona and Real Madrid share one of the most famous and fiercest rivalries in world football.

Veteran striker Sadio Mané bagged a brace on Tuesday night as Senegal dispatched Mauritania 4-0 to power over the line to a third successive World Cup. Fellow West African powerhouse Côte d'Ivoire joined them at next summer's football fest in the United States, Canada and Mexico following a controlled 3-0…

A penalty from Franck Kessié ensured Ivory Coast held Senegal to a 1-1 draw, before the midfielder netted the decisive spot kick in the ensuing shootout

Six teams went into the final game within two points of each other and the last relegation place. There was drama and tears

Victory over Madrid in the clásico leaves Barça 12 points clear. It will have been a different kind of success this season

The Ivorian Franck Kessié scored in the 92nd minute to give Barcelona a 2-1 win and take them 12 points clear of Real Madrid at the top

All the English sides look a good bet to progress while Bayern Munich will provide a test of Barcelona’s return to the elite

Now that the groups are set for the compressed opening stage, who will go through to the last 16, and where may the surprises occur?

The Gunners held interest in the midfielder right up until he signed for Barcelona.