Venezuela collapsed in front of their own fans and Argentina top the 2002 World Cup qualifying section for South America after their second win in a row. . . . more . . .
Brazil recovered from conceding an early goal against Ecuador in Sao Paolo to register their first win in the 2002 World Cup qualifying campaign. . . . more . . .
Uruguay failed to recover from the concession of a 35th minute goal and the optimism that surrounded the appointment of coach Daniel Passarella last year is starting to dissipate already. . . . more . . .
Peru impressed throughout this match but conceded an equaliser that gives Chile their first point of the 2002 World Cup qualifying campaign. . . . more . . .
An assistant referee was hit by an object thrown from the crowd in La Paz as Colombia managed a 1-1 draw with Bolivia. . . . more . . .
Bayern Munich win 3-2 on aggregate Bayern Munich left it late to reach the Champions League semi finals. . . . more . . .
Real Madrid win 3-2 on aggregate Real Madrid produced ten minutes of magic at the start of the second half to add the gloss to one of their best European performancesof recent times. . . . more . . .
Valencia win 5-3 on aggregate. . . . more . . .
FC Barcelona win 6-4 on aggregate after extra time The Catalan home fans set the tone for this match with a colourful card display as the teams entered the Camp Nou arena. . . . more . . .
Chelsea will live on their nerves in two weeks when they face a fervent Camp Nou atmosphere and try to avoid the two goal defeat that could send them crashing out of the Champions League. . . . more . . .
Three goals from Gerard Lopez put Valencia on the brink of the Champions League semi finals but they must survive a backlash from SS Lazio in Rome in a fortnight. . . . more . . .
FC Porto overcame a half empty home ground but could not seal a victory against Bayern Munich who take a vital away goal back to Germany for the second leg after an 80th minute equaliser from Paolo Sergio. . . . more . . .
After 144 group matches and qualifying rounds that started last July the knockout stage of the Champions League started with holders Manchester United earning a draw at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. . . . more . . .