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Liverpool defeated Brighton and Hove Albion 2-0 at Anfield on Sunday, securing the club's first home victory of the Premier League season. Florian Wirtz's deflection off Pascal Gross opened the scoring in the 17th minute, with Alexander Isak adding a second in the 21st minute to end Brighton's four-match winning run.
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Al Ahly's result against Kitara will determine progression in the African Confederation Cup. Real Madrid face Barcelona in the Clasico at Camp Nou on Sunday evening, with both sides competing for La Liga positioning.