Robben: Netherlands winger Arjen Robben could make his Real Madrid debut in their opening Champions League game at home to Werder Bremen tonight, coach Bernd Schuster said. "Yesterday we spoke with Robben, and it is probable that he will play his first minutes tomorrow," Schuster said yesterday. "He's in good shape, and very enthusiastic, as are we that he can join the group and enter games as soon as possible."

Boca Juniors: Striker Martin Palermo scored four goals, including a hat-trick in the first half-hour, as Boca Juniors hammered Banfield 6-0 away in the Argentine championship on Sunday. The South American champions stayed level on 19 points from nine games with Independiente, who won 3-1 at Colon with two more goals from championship topscorer German Denis.

Schalke: Banned Schalke 04 coach Mirko Slomka has promised he will make no attempt to communicate with his assistants from the stands during today's Champions League Group B game against Valencia. Slomka was given a one-match touchline ban for a gesture he made to the referee in a UEFA Cup game against Nancy last season. "My mobile is always switched off during games," the coach said. "It will be the same on Tuesday (today). Oliver has a lot of experience and they will do just as well as I can."

MFA Division II/III KO: Siggiewi vs Zejtun 2-1; Qrendi vs Sta Venera 0-0 (Sta Venera in quarter-finals).

In Italy: Serie C1 (A) - Cittadella vs Padova 1-2.

In England: Premier League - Derby County 1 (Miller 38) Newcastle United 0.