Spain hit five past Northern Ireland in their pre-World Cup warm up game, with Raúl scoring twice to take his tally for his country to 25, and Morientes also getting his name on the scoresheet. Raúl's goals came as a welcome relief for the young striker, who has gone six league matches in a row without scoring. This weekend it was left up to Roberto Carlos, Figo and Guti (twice) to give them their victory over Tenerife which keeps them in the running for another league title. Interestingly league leaders Valencia do not have anyone in our chart, their joint top scorers in all club competitions being Juan Sánchez and Rufete, with eight goals apiece. They do have a hell of a defence though, as Tamudo may well find out next Saturday. He got his fifteenth of the season at the weekend against Villarreal.

Raúl's drought in the league is not the only one though amongst the top strikers. None of the top seven scored, with Diego Tristán and Kluivert both out injured and Morientes hobbling off early. Tristán is likely to be out for a couple of weeks or so after picking up an injury training with Spain. Rivaldo too is in the wars, and injuries to his knee and ankle have kept him out for half the season. He managed to score a late consolation goal at Celta even though he was limping badly, but he will miss the first leg Champions League match against Real Madrid on Tuesday. Mostovoi got the first goal for Celta which takes them above their opponents on head-to-head results. (22.04.02)