11.   But now they are fifth from bottom, one place above the relegation zone, after a seven match unbeaten run and three straight wins.

12.   Brandon slipped into the relegation zone in midweek after both Shildon and West Auckland collected points to move above them.

13.   Dortmund, losers of six in a row, has not won before the Christmas break and is only three points out of the relegation zone.

14.   Frankfurt is only one point and two spots out of the relegation zone, despite playing better recently under new manager Felix Magath.

15.   The Seville side is mired in the relegation zone.

16.   Viborg was eliminated in penalty kicks in that game but remains above the relegation zone in the Superliga going into the final week of the season.

17.   Parma was just one spot out of the relegation zone as late as December, but got its act together and finished second to Juventus.

18.   After lifting Nottingham Forest out of the relegation zone, England leftback Stuart Pearce has agreed to remain as player-manager until the end of the season.

19.   After the game, Lanus coach Carlos Aimar announced his resignation, leaving the side in the relegation zone.

20.   Another Millwall cup upset would not be a surprise -- the Rangers are teetering near the relegation zone in the Premier League.