Champions League: Madrid win in Prague

Real Madrid underlined their Champions League favourites tag with an away win at Sparta Prague.

Wed, 21 Nov, 2001 - 21:11

Real Madrid underlined their Champions League favourites tag with an away win at Sparta Prague.

Zidane smashed home the visitors first with a drive from the edge of the penalty area on 20 minutes. The home side equalised through Michalik but Real led at half-time thanks to Morientes.

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