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Arbeloa, Xabi Alonso Debut as Coaches in Premier League Derby; LaLiga and Vuelta a España Previews
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Arbeloa, Xabi Alonso Debut as Coaches in Premier League Derby; LaLiga and Vuelta a España Previews

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Spanish former Real Madrid players Álvaro Arbeloa and Xabi Alonso debut as English Premier League coaches on Monday.
  • They will manage in the London derby between Fulham and Chelsea.
  • The article also previews LaLiga EA Sports matches, including Osasuna vs. Levante and Málaga vs. Deportivo.

Spanish footballing figures Álvaro Arbeloa and Xabi Alonso are set to make their coaching debuts in the English Premier League on Monday. Both former Real Madrid players and coaches will manage in the London derby, with their respective teams, Fulham and Chelsea, facing off. The match is scheduled for 19:30 GMT.

In Spain, LaLiga EA Sports kicks off its second matchday. Osasuna will host Levante at El Sadar at 17:30 GMT, aiming for a strong start to the season. Meanwhile, Málaga and Deportivo will meet in a top-flight fixture at La Rosaleda at 19:30 GMT, marking their reunion in the league after eight years.

Beyond club football, the Vuelta a España cycling race features its first mountain finish on Monday. The third stage covers 167.7 kilometers from Gruissan/Aude to Font Romeu in France, including challenging climbs like Col de Mont-Luis and Font Romeu. Additionally, the article notes a meeting of Panam Sports in Lima, where representatives from 41 Pan-American countries will discuss the future of sports in the continent.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.