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Soccer's main characters after UCL Matchday 3: Kane, Van Dijk, El Clasico

Bill Connelly · ESPN

Published 23 Oct 2026, 3:34 am·just now·1 min read

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Champions League Matchday 3 has come and gone, and we have some Main Character energy coming from Harry Kane, Barcelona and Real Madrid ahead of El Clasico, while Liverpool should worry about Virgil van Dijk's form.

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