Krasnodar

Manchester United were humbled by Midtjylland while Valencia gave Gary Neville the ideal birthday present against Rapid Vienna.

Gonzalo Higuaín Napoli lost top spot in the Serie A on the weekend but will hope to bounce back in Spain as the Europa League resumes.

Saint-Étienne Supercopa de Espana winners Athletic Bilbao return to UEFA Europa League action in their play-off first leg clash with Zilina.

Thomas Tuchel Thomas Tuchel was not too concerned by Borussia Dortmund's 1-0 defeat to Krasnodar in the Europa League.

Zenit Hulk's brace ensured Andre Villas-Boas' Zenit reign got under way with a win as they beat Krylya Sovetov 2-1 on Monday.

Mario Balotelli Mario Balotelli could make his Nice comeback in Thursday's Europa League encounter with Krasnodar.

Zenit CSKA Moscow's unbeaten start to the Russian Premier League season continued with a 1-0 victory over Rostov on Saturday.

Hull City Hull City will be out to avoid a premature end to their maiden UEFA Europa League campaign when they host Trencin on Thursday.