Several first division teams have taken advantage of the two week break to play friendly games. Villarreal beat a weakened Monaco side in their own ground, Racing drew an unfriendly friendly at Toulouse, and Jaén and Málaga ended 1-1 in a memorial match for ex manager Tolo Plaza. Barcelona announced that they would be hosting the third all-star 'Match against drugs' in the Nou Camp on 29th November. See friendlies section for more details. (08.10.00)