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Match Overview Real Madrid takes on Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabéu on February 1, 2026, in LaLiga Matchday 22. The match carries significant stakes for both sides—Real Madrid needs points to stay in the title race, while Rayo battles to escape the relegation zone. Current Standings Position Team Points W-D-L 1 Barcelona 55 18-1-3 2 Real Madrid 51 16-3-2 3 Atlético Madrid 45 13-6-3 16 Rayo Vallecano 22 5-7-9 Barcelona extended their lead to 4 points after defeating Elche 3-1 earlier in the day, putting pressure on Real Madrid to respond with a win. ...

What Happened Pakistan has won its first T20 match against Australia in eight years, securing a dominant series victory at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The series served as both teams’ final preparation before the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka, starting February 7, 2026. The home side’s spin quartet proved too much for an under-strength Australian team missing several key players ahead of the World Cup. First Match Results Pakistan claimed a comfortable 22-run victory in the series opener on January 29, 2026. ...

What Happened The UEFA Champions League knockout phase playoff draw took place on January 31, 2026, setting up eight two-legged ties that will determine which teams advance to the round of 16. The headline matchup: Jose Mourinho’s Benfica will face Real Madrid — a rematch just three weeks after their dramatic league phase encounter where goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored a 98th-minute header to seal a stunning 4-2 victory for the Portuguese side. ...

What Happened Elena Rybakina claimed her second Grand Slam title at the 2026 Australian Open, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 4-6 6-4 in a three-set final on Saturday, January 31. The victory marks her first major title since winning Wimbledon in 2022. The match took place under a closed roof at Rod Laver Arena due to light rain, with approximately 15,000 spectators in attendance. Match Summary Rybakina took control early, winning the first set 6-4 with her powerful serve and flat groundstrokes. Sabalenka fought back in the second set, capitalizing on Rybakina’s service struggles at 4-5 to level the match. ...