UEFA - third round, first leg

Betis 1 - Auxerre 0

An early Alfonso penalty was enough to give Betis a 1-0 victory over Auxerre in their first leg match. The striker scored his sixth of the season after Denilson was brought down by Radet in the eighth minute, and Víctor's side could have gone further ahead when Cool saved from Joaquín and Denilson shot just wide before the break. However the French team came back in the second half, and only good goalkeeping by Prats kept his side in front. (28.11.02)

Málaga 0 - Leeds Utd 0

Málaga were held to a scoreless draw at home by Leeds United and now have to at least get a goal in Elland Road in a fortnight's time. With strikers Darío Silva, Viduka and Fowler all missing, the defences were in control, and chances were few and far between. Only Smith and Kewell in the first half and Dely Valdés after the break caused any problems for Contreras and Robinson, and the English side now look favourites to take the tie. (28.11.02)

Celtic 1 - Celta Vigo 1

A second half headed goal from Henrick Larsson gave Celtic a 1-0 victory over Celta and left the Spaniards with an uphill battle for the second leg. The Swedish striker was on hand to force the ball over the line after Balde headed back a corner seven minutes after the restart. Lotina's side hardly troubled Douglas throughout the match, and the Scots could have increased their lead had Pinto not saved from Hartson and Larsson later on. (28.11.02)