21.   This week the defending champion team presented its eighth foreign player, Brazilian ace Savio, who is expected to debut in January.

22.   This week Madrid presented its eighth foreign player, Brazilian ace Savio, who is expected to debut in January.

23.   Formula One stable Ferrari announced Thursday they have extended the contract of Brazilian ace Rubens Barrichello for a further two years.

24.   Deportivo came back in the second half, but Real goalkeeper Francisco Buyo was equal to the challenge from Brazilian ace Bebeto and Javier Manjarin.