Real Zaragoza finished fourth in La Liga in 1999 -- 2000 .
Real Zaragoza went into the UEFA Cup because Real Madrid , who finished fifth , were given Spain 's fourth Champions League place as defending champions .
Real Zaragoza finished fourth in La Liga in 1999 -- 2000 , but went into the UEFA Cup because Real Madrid , who finished fifth , were given Spain 's fourth Champions League place as defending champions .