Draws for Barcelona and Deportivo in their matches against Italian opposition in the Champions League. A hat-trick from Rivaldo was only enough to earn Barça a point at AC Milan, with the final 3-3 result at least keeping their hopes alive for the time being. With Besiktas and Leeds drawing, Barça are third on four points, three behind Milan and Leeds, and need two victories in their last two games to be sure of going through to the next phase. Deportivo went behind in the tenth minute to Juventus in the Riazor stadium, but Víctor equalised two minutes later. The 1-1 draw means that a victory in Depor's next home match against Panathinaikos will qualify them for the next round. (18.10.00)

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