UEFA cup quarter-finals first leg

Barcelona 2 - Celta 1
Celta got themselves a vital away goal in the second half against Barcelona at the Nou Camp after falling behind to two Patrick Kluivert goals. Substitue Coira was the man who gave them hope after they had been reduced to ten men ealy in the game when Vagner picked up a second yellow card.

Alavés 3 - Rayo Vallecano 0
Alavés virtually assured their place in the semi-finals with a 3-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano. Azkoitia, Eggen and Vucko got the goals.