sentences:  Many of these signings, however, had already participated in the Champions League earlier in the season, meaning that they were cup-tied and thus unable to play for Milan the year's tournament.This, coupled with the numerous injuries, resulted in Milan's elimination from the Champions League at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur in the first knockout round.In the league, however, Milan continued to put in strong performances, including convincing wins against Inter and Napoli, the league's other title-contenders.