21.   Coach Luis Fernandez also has the pressure of knowing his team has just lost first place in the French league to rival Auxerre.

22.   Diouf, who helped Lens to the second place in the French league, has been linked with one or two of the biggest European clubs.

23.   Despite being the surprise leader if the French league, Bordeaux is quietly confident of advancing and could make the final for the second time in four years.

24.   Fergani, a former Algerian international, is expected to have in his starting lineup Moussa Saib and Abdelhafid Tasfaout, who play for French league champion Auxerre.

25.   For five years he has starred for PSG and last season was voted the outstanding foreign player in the French league.

26.   Four minutes into the second half Smicer, who plays for Racing in the French league, tied the score after a precision pass from Kuka.

27.   Four minutes into the second half Smicer, who plays for Racing Lens in the French league, tied the score after a precision pass from Kuka.

28.   Group D leader Nantes goes to Galatasaray after another disastrous weekend in the French league.

29.   His experience in the French league playing for Brive has re-ignited his international career and given him valuable insight into the Gallic style of play.

30.   If it fails on those two, it is assured of a high finish in the French league to qualify for the UEFA Cup.