No Spanish sides this season after a disastrous year for them in Europe, but there will be a Spanish presence, with Liverpool managed by Spain's Rafa Benítez and including several Spanish players. As Champions League winners they will meet UEFA cup winners CSKA Moscow in Monaco on 26 August. (01.07.05)

Liverpool won the European Supercup, coming from behind to beat CSKA Moscow 3-1 in extra time. Spain's Luis García got the last goal after Cissé had equalised Carvalho's early strike and then put his side ahead in the first half of extra time. (26.08.05)