31.  Internazionale of Milan announced Wednesday that it got from Manchester United green light for the transfer of international midfielder Paul Ince.

32.  Irish international midfielder John Sheridan and Scottish World Cup scorer John McGinlay put Wanderers ahead before David Hopkin and Dougie Freedman earned a point for Palace.

33.  International midfielder Xavi Hernandez, sent off last weekend, is likely to be suspended although Barcelona has lodged a late appeal.

34.  Italian international midfielder Dino Baggio, fed perfectly by Colombian striker Faustino Asprilla, shot wide from close range.

35.  Its other acquisition this week, Portuguese international midfielder Paulo Sousa from Panathinaikos, is ruled out with a thigh strain.

36.  Its sorely missed international midfielder Ivan Helguera could also make a comeback after a two-month absence with a broken bone in his right foot.

37.  Italy international midfielder Eusebio Di Francesco and Cameroon defender Pierre Wome are both suspended, while Brazilian defender Cafu is out with a muscle strain.

38.  Like Cole, the Irish international midfielder had plenty of space on the right side of the penalty area when he received a looping pass from Philip Neville.

39.  Madrid was also without English international midfielder Steve McManaman, who has a back injury.

40.  Madrid will also lack the services of England international midfielder Steve McManaman, who has a back injury.