Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen stayed in the hunt for a spot in Europe with a 2-1 win at home to outgoing Bundesliga champions Werder Bremen yesterday. Leverkusen took a 2-0 lead with goals from Jacek Krzynowek and Marko Babic and held off a determined fight-back after Miroslav Klose had reduced the arrears. Victory kept Leverkusen in seventh place, within a point of fifth-placed Werder in the final UEFA Cup qualification slot. Other result - Nuremberg vs B. M'gladbach 0-0.
Wenger: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger may feel a tinge of regret when he watches Paul Robinson keeping goal for rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby today. The 25-year-old Robinson was linked with a move to Highbury in 2003 but Wenger decided he was not mature enough to sign him and the goalkeeper left Leeds United for Spurs last year. "Paul Robinson has improved a lot as a goalkeeper. He looks much more mature now and much more settled," Wenger said. "He seems very determined in his approach to the game. He was a player that we looked at in the past and considered, but at the time I did not think he was ready."
Stam: Milan defender Jaap Stam is struggling to be fit for tomorrow's Champions League semi-final, first-leg against PSV. The former Manchester United defender picked up a right thigh injury during Milan's 3-0 win over Parma on Saturday and had to be substituted. Stam's absence would be a major setback for Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti who is already without Alessandro Nesta who is suspended.
Soccer Violence: Ten people were reported injured in a violent Belgrade derby between Serbia champions Red Star and league leaders Partizan after rival fans clashed with each other and police on Saturday. Belgrade's B 92 radio said six fans, three police officers and a security steward were injured after fans ripped plastic seats and pelted each other during the match and then fought running battles with riot police after the game. The game ended in a 1-1 draw and kept Partizan five points ahead of their bitter rivals in a two-horse title race with six matches remaining.
French Cup: Ligue 1 sides Monaco and AJ Auxerre remained on course to meet in the French Cup final when they avoided each other in yesterday's semi-final draw. Monaco were drawn to play second division Sedan, runners-up in 1999. Auxerre will take on third division giant-killers Nimes. The semi-finals are scheduled for May 10 and 11.
In France: Auxerre vs Lyon 0-3.
In Spain: Weekend results - A. Bilbao vs Sevilla 1-3; Deportivo vs R. Santander 4-1; Getafe vs Levante 1-0; Malaga vs Barcelona 0-4; Numancia vs R. Mallorca 1-2; Espanyol vs R. Zaragoza 3-1; R. Betis vs R. Sociedad 2-3; Valencia vs Albacete 2-0; Osasuna vs A. Madrid 1-0; R. Madrid vs Villarreal 2-1. Leading standings - Barcelona 75; R. Madrid 69; Sevilla 55; Espanyol 53; Villarreal, Valencia 52; R. Betis 51; A. Bilbao, A. Madrid 47.