Kuban' Krasnodar

Djibril Cissé Djibril Cisse is hoping his move to Bastia can help him fight his way back into the French national team.

Zenit Hulk's hat-trick sent Zenit top of the Russian Premier League as they beat Krasnodar 4-1 and Lokomotiv Moscow were held by Anzhi.

Amkar Perm' Zenit saw their eight-match Russian Premier League winning streak end against Amkar Perm on Saturday, while Lokomotiv Moscow won well.

Spartak Moskva Defending Russian Premier League champions CSKA Moscow suffered their first defeat of the new season, losing 1-0 to Spartak Moscow.

Spartak Gogniev Reigning champions CSKA Moscow were held 2-2 by newly-promoted Ural in the opening round of fixtures in the Russian Premier League.

Zenit Zenit sealed a 2-1 victory over title rivals CSKA Moscow on Sunday to move eight points clear at the top of the Russian Premier League.

Torpedo Moscow gave themselves a chance of maintaining their Russian Premier League status with a 3-1 win over fellow strugglers Ural.

Zenit Zenit St. Petersburg took a three-point lead at the top of the Russian Premier League as they overcame Spartak Moscow 4-2 on Saturday.

Leonid Kuchuk Leonid Kuchuk has returned to Kuban Krasnodar after being appointed as the Russian club's coach for the second time.

Chico Flores Swansea City defender Chico Flores has stressed the importance of defeating Kuban Krasnodar in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.