Wednesday's Champions League photos

1 of 9 Man Utd 4-1 Sparta Prague: Ruud van Nistelrooy coolly slots home his first of four goals for United at Old Trafford

2 of 9 A foul on Paul Scholes gives United a penalty, which Van Nistelrooy duly converts to make it 2-0

3 of 9 Despite Sparta pulling a goal back through Lukas Zelenka the Dutch striker completes his hat-trick with a delicate chip

4 of 9 It was a disappointing return to Old Trafford for Karel Poborsky who was sent-off for two bookable offences

5 of 9 Kleberson congratulates Van Nistelrooy on his, and United's, fourth goal of the night to seal a comfortable win

6 of 9 Deportivo 0-1 Liverpool: Igor Biscan battles for the ball with Depor's Aldo Duscher at the Riazor

7 of 9 John Arne Riise is congratulated after his cross is turned into his own net by Jorge Andrade to put the Reds a goal up

8 of 9 Djimi Traore spectacularly hurdles Victor del Amo as Liverpool try to hold on to their slender lead over Deportivo

9 of 9 Chris Kirkland is on top form as Liverpool hold on to their lead for an impressive away win