Our weekly look at the domestic fortunes of British clubs' upcoming adversaries in the Champions League, with just Manchester United's next opponents Lyon managing a win over the weekend.
Lyon (away at Manchester United on Tuesday March 4)
Lille 0-1 Lyon
Brazilian striker Fred netted his third goal in two games as Lyon ran out 1-0 winners over Lille at the Stade de France. A Ligue was played in Paris to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the stadium where France won the 1998 World Cup. The result leaves Les Gones three points clear at the top of the table ahead of
their trip to Manchester.
Milan (home to Arsenal on Tuesday March 4)
Milan 1-1 Lazio
Milan's stuttering domestic form at the San Siro continued as Carlo Ancelotti's side were held by Lazio to leave them in fifth place, four points off the final Champions League spot. Rossoneri defender Massimo Oddo netted a second half penalty to cancel out Rolando Bianchi's opener and earn Milan a tenth draw of the season so far.
Barcelona (home to Celtic on Tuesday March 4)
Atletico Madrid 4-2 Barcelona
Barcelona slipped behind in the title race in Spain with a demoralising defeat away at Atletico. Ronaldinho put Barca in the lead with a super overhead kick, only for Atleti to rally, Sergio Aguero (twice), Maxi Rodriguez and Diego Forlan putting the hosts 4-1 up before Samuel Eto'o scored a late consolation. It was Barca's first league defeat in nine matches, leaving Frank Rijkaard's side five points behind Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.
Olympiacos (away at Chelsea on Wednesday March 5)
Olympiacos 1-1 Asteras Tripolis
The Athens-based side took a second minute lead through Brazilian Julio Cesar, but Horacio Cardozo's equaliser just after the half hour mark was enough to win the visitors a point. But with league leaders Panainaikos also only managing a draw, second-placed Olympiacos stay well in title contention, just a point behind their rivals.
Internazionale (home to Liverpool on Tuesday March 11)
Napoli 1-0 Inter
Serie A champions Inter crashed to their first league defeat of the season so far after coach Roberto Mancini sent out an inexperienced side at the Stadio San Paolo in Naples. Marcelo Zalayeta netted for the hosts to settle a thrilling encounter, while Julio Cesar saved a penalty to keep Inter in the game until the final whistle. Inter remain top of Serie A, although the defeat saw their lead cut to six points.
Lille 0-1 Lyon
Brazilian striker Fred netted his third goal in two games as Lyon ran out 1-0 winners over Lille at the Stade de France. A Ligue was played in Paris to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the stadium where France won the 1998 World Cup. The result leaves Les Gones three points clear at the top of the table ahead of
their trip to Manchester.Milan (home to Arsenal on Tuesday March 4)
Milan 1-1 Lazio
Milan's stuttering domestic form at the San Siro continued as Carlo Ancelotti's side were held by Lazio to leave them in fifth place, four points off the final Champions League spot. Rossoneri defender Massimo Oddo netted a second half penalty to cancel out Rolando Bianchi's opener and earn Milan a tenth draw of the season so far.
Barcelona (home to Celtic on Tuesday March 4)
Atletico Madrid 4-2 Barcelona
Barcelona slipped behind in the title race in Spain with a demoralising defeat away at Atletico. Ronaldinho put Barca in the lead with a super overhead kick, only for Atleti to rally, Sergio Aguero (twice), Maxi Rodriguez and Diego Forlan putting the hosts 4-1 up before Samuel Eto'o scored a late consolation. It was Barca's first league defeat in nine matches, leaving Frank Rijkaard's side five points behind Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.
Olympiacos (away at Chelsea on Wednesday March 5)
Olympiacos 1-1 Asteras Tripolis
The Athens-based side took a second minute lead through Brazilian Julio Cesar, but Horacio Cardozo's equaliser just after the half hour mark was enough to win the visitors a point. But with league leaders Panainaikos also only managing a draw, second-placed Olympiacos stay well in title contention, just a point behind their rivals.
Internazionale (home to Liverpool on Tuesday March 11)
Napoli 1-0 Inter
Serie A champions Inter crashed to their first league defeat of the season so far after coach Roberto Mancini sent out an inexperienced side at the Stadio San Paolo in Naples. Marcelo Zalayeta netted for the hosts to settle a thrilling encounter, while Julio Cesar saved a penalty to keep Inter in the game until the final whistle. Inter remain top of Serie A, although the defeat saw their lead cut to six points.
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