David Beckham, outstanding in his debut season with Real, aims to repeat his fine display for Manchester United against Bayern in the 1999 European Cup final. Real, La Liga leaders, have the better domestic form after moving five points clear of the field at the weekend.

LOKOMOTIV MOSCOW v AS MONACO
Tomorrow, 5.30pm, Lokomotiv Stadium

Eastern European clubs often get a raw deal in European competition and here Lokomotiv, in the Russian close season, play their first competitive match in 11 weeks. Monaco lead the way in France after thrashing Montpellier.

SPARTA PRAGUE v AC MILAN
Tomorrow, 7.45pm, Toyota Arena

AC Milan are buoyant after beating Inter Milan from 2-0 down on Saturday to consolidate their lead in Serie A. Sparta, held 0-0 at home to Pribram, have released several players during the winter break but Karel Poborsky, once of Manchester United, remains.

FC PORTO v MANCHESTER UNITED
Wednesday, 7.45pm, Antas Stadium

While United lament Arsenal’s big Premiership lead, they must face another side unbeaten in their league. Porto beat Vitoria Guimaraes 3-0 at home to move eight points clear in Portugal but Derlei, their striker, is injured.

CELTA VIGO v ARSENAL
Tomorrow, 7.45pm, Balaídos

Arsenal are heading for a probable league title but Celta fear relegation after losing 2-0 at home to Málaga. The Spaniards have Silvinho, the former Arsenal left back, in their ranks.

VFB STUTTGART v CHELSEA
Wednesday, 7.45pm, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadium

Stuttgart, third in Germany, must shrug off a 1-0 loss away to 1FC Kaiserslautern as they seek revenge for defeat by Chelsea in the 1998 Cup Winners’ Cup final. Chelsea are also third in their league after losing to Arsenal.

REAL SOCIEDAD v LYONS
Wednesday, 7.45pm, Anoeta Stadium

Sociedad, struggling after coming second in La Liga last season, lost 1-0 away to Seville to stay in the bottom half of the table. Lyons beat Le Mans 2-0 and trail Monaco, the French leaders, by four points.

DEPORTIVO LA CORUÑA v JUVENTUS
Wednesday, 7.45pm, Riazor Stadium

Juventus, many people’s European Cup favourites, remain third in Serie A after a 1-0 win away to Bologna. Deportivo La Coruña hold the same position in La Liga after a goalless draw away to Atlético Madrid.

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