71.   The passing was precise and the French club was much quicker than the English side, which played without its injured top two strikers Alan Shearer and Les Ferdinand.

72.   The three German survivors, all have avoided each other and the same applies from the two Italian and two French clubs.

73.   The Super Eagles struggled to make it past the tight Malian defense, which is led by Adama Coulibaly of top French club Lens.

74.   The victory gave Italian teams a sweep of both matches against French clubs in the UEFA competition.

75.   Top French clubs are also doing more to make the French league a home for top foreign players.

76.   Two other teams will join them Thursday when AC Milan faces Sparta Prague and Slavia Prague hosts French club Lens.

77.   UEFA said the French club must win the return leg of the qualifying round by four clear goals to advance.

78.   Unable to match salaries in England, Germany, Italy and Spain, French clubs are struggling to keep their top stars.

79.   Whichever team is selected to advance will host French club Bordeaux in the first leg of the third round.

80.   While the French club appeared to be playing for a draw, PSG had a a few good scoring opportunities of its own.