1.   Real Madrid played the match without star Danish midfielder Michael Laudrup, who was away with his national side.

2.   Among those Udinese players doubtful to suit up Sunday is key Danish midfielder Martin Jorgensen.

3.   Auxerre struggled to clear a free kick and Nigerian-born Taribo West scythed down Danish midfielder John Jensen inside the box.

4.   At Craven Cottage, Danish midfielder Goldbaek had a rare start on the wing for Fulham.

5.   Danish international midfielder Thomas Helveg has signed a four-year contract with AC Milan, the powerhouse owned by media mogul Silvio Berlusconi announced Tuesday.

6.   Danish midfielder Stig Toefting has been charged with assaulting two restaurant employees in downtown Copenhagen, police said Monday.

7.   Danish midfielder Bo Hansen went in goal instead and his first task was to retrieve the ball from the net after Robert curled in a free-kick.

8.   Danish midfielder Michael Laudrup is already out with a torn calf muscle and defender Enrique Sanchez is suspended.

9.   Danish midfielder Stig Tofting is in doubt after injuring his foot against the Uruguayans, but team officials said he should be fit to take on Senegal.

10.   Everton had also decided to let Danish midfielder Thomas Gravesen leave after he criticized the club over Christmas.