CSKA Moskva

Santiago Solari Poggio Real Madrid were thumped 3-0 by CSKA Moscow in the Champions League on Wednesday and Santiago Solari felt his team selection was to blame.

Sergei Ignashevich Sergei Ignashevich, who turns 39 this month, has retired from football in the wake of Russia's World Cup quarter-final exit.

Spartak Moskva Rostov took advantage of Spartak Moscow's failings to go top of the Russian Premier League on Monday.

Arsene Wenger Arsenal drew 2-2 with CSKA Moscow on Thursday to progress 6-3 on aggregate, but Arsene Wenger was worried when they were 2-0 down.

Having led by two after just 15 minutes, Bayer Leverkusen were hit by a quickfire double and had to settle for a draw with CSKA Moscow.

Rudi Garcia Roma coach Rudi Garcia is delighted to have Seydou Doumbia on board and believes fellow new signing Victor Ibarbo can become a "champion".

Aleksandar Kolarov Manchester City full-back Aleksandar Kolarov will miss at least one month of action with a calf injury.

Michel Platini Michel Platini has requested a UEFA investigation after CSKA Moscow's game with Manchester City was not stopped for alleged racist chanting.

Hoffenheim meet Liverpool and Nice must battle Napoli in the Champions League play-offs.