Coverage of the Club Friendlies 3 clash between Gamba Osaka and Real Sociedad.
Next Game: Real Sociedad vs. Osasuna - Wednesday, July 31 at 5pm in Club Friendlies 3
Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
14 | Real Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 |
15 | Real Sociedad | 0 | 0 | 0 |
16 | Real Valladolid | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Jul 25, 09:36
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Jul 23, 13:01
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Jul 21, 18:40
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Jul 21, 17:51
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Jul 21, 17:28
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Jul 21, 11:44
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Jul 17, 14:38
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