1.   By contrast, Parma coach Alberto Malesani says that five of his stars are either sidelined or doubtful for the game against Scottish titlist Glasgow Rangers.

2.   Scottish titlist and standings leader Glasgow Rangers also is not in action until Sunday when it visits lowly and managerless Aberdeen.

3.   Scottish titlist Celtic hosts Rosenborg in the same group.

4.   Stefan Pettersson, Par Karlsson and late substitute Peter Eriksson scored for the former two-time UEFA Cup champions against a Scottish titlist missing the injured Danish forward Brian Laudrup.