1.  The strategy was successful, but only because Spanish striker Emilio Butragueno barely missed a header for Celaya late in the second game of the series.

2.  AC Milan said Wednesday it has completed the transfers of Spanish striker Javi Moreno and Argentine defender Fabricio Coloccini to Athletic Madrid.

3.  AC Milan needs a forward to replace Spanish striker Jose Mari who is sidelined for three months with a knee injury.

4.  Brazilian star Roberto Carlos and Spanish striker Fernando Morientes both said they were surprised at his omission.

5.  Coach Rafa Benitez has decided to rest Argentine center back Mauricio Pellegrino and Spanish international striker Salva Ballesta.

6.  Due to make his debut for Blackburn on Sunday is Spanish striker Yordi, who was signed on loan this week from Real Zaragoza.

7.  He could debut up front with Spanish striker Yordi.

8.  If Spanish striker Raul Gonzalez is sidelined with a groin strain, it could give the Koreans a boost.

9.  Spanish strikers Alfonso and Alberto Rivera, on loan from Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively, scored in the first half.

10.  Spanish international striker Salva Ballesta dived to head home in the eighth minute and Romanian international Adrian Ilie pounced eight minutes later.