Europe’s big boys begin the League Phase of the Champions League this week, but there are plenty of interesting games across the continent before that on Monday as an appetizer and we have a trio of selections for the action.

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Monday football tips

Bet of the day - Espanyol to beat Mallorca @ 11/10

Espanyol stayed in the Spanish top flight on the final weekend of last season, but there are already signs that this term could be a lot better and they should come out on top against Mallorca.

Atletico Madrid and Osasuna have both lost at Espanyol this season and the home side have also earned a creditable 2-2 draw at Real Sociedad, so they should have little to fear from the winless islanders.

Admittedly, few would have expected Mallorca to make a

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