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The Kolkata derby which was slated to be held in the West Bengal capital on Sunday was abandoned after state police raised concerns about potential security issues. Now, the quarterfinal matches of Durand Cup 2024, involving Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, will be held in Shillong and Jamshedpur. 

The average age of the Barcelona team that started against Los Che at the weekend was 24 years. With Ilkay Gundogan, Pedi, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Ansu Fati and Ronald Araujo all out with injuries and new signing Dani Olmo not yet registered, the German tactician was forced to give starts to couple of teenagers. 

Valencia took the lead through Hugo Duro's effort in the 44th-minute before Barcelona immediately netted the equaliser as Lewandowski tapped in from close range. The visitors then went ahead when the 35-year-old converted from the penalty spot in the 49th-minute after Raphina was tripped inside the box.

Bukayo Saka delivered a perfect cross from the right flank for Kai Havertz to head home mid-way through the first-half. The provider turned goal-scorer in the second-half when he fired home 16 minutes from time.  

After East Bengal's final Group A match against arch rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant was abandoned because of potential security issues, points were shared, and the Torch Bearers hand to wait for the result of the final group stage match between FC Goa and Shillong Lajong on Saturday (August 17) to know their faith. 

Diogo Jota broke the dead lock from Mohamed Salah's pass on the hour mark. Five minutes later, the provider turned goal-scorer, slotting home from Dominik Szoboszlai's assist. 

MBSG go through to quarterfinals as Group A winners, thanks to better goal-difference, while EBFC's faith will be decided after the Group F match between FC Goa and Shillong Lajong. Apart from the top-ranked teams from six groups, two of the best second-placed sides will also enter the last eight stage. 

Joshua Zirkzee has made a brilliant start to his Manchester United stint, scoring a late winner in the 1-0 win over Fulham in the 2024-25 Premier League opener on Friday (August 16). 

Eric ten Hag is a former Dutch football player who is currently managing Manchester United. The 54-year-old has won two titles in his first two seasons at Old Trafford, the 2023 English League Cup and the FA Cup in 2024. 

Matthijs de Ligt joined Manchester United from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2024. The 25-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the Red Devils and is expected to be a key player in Erik ten Hag's plans.