Zenit

Sergei Semak Zenit's appointment of Andre Villas-Boas is unlikely to be enough to inspire a win against Borussia Dortmund, according to Sergei Semak.

Leandro Paredes A busy start to the transfer window has continued at Roma, who have sold Leandro Paredes to Zenit for a minimum fee of €23million.

Renato Martins Júnior Despite being held by Zenit until Jonas' stoppage-time header, coach Rui Vitoria felt Benfica were excellent in their Champions League win.

Oleg Shatov Oleg Shatov believes progression from the group stage is the least Russia can expect to achieve at the FIFA World Cup.

Dinamo Moskva Dinamo Moscow suffered their first defeat of the Stanislav Cherchesov era as they were beaten 2-1 at home by Krasnodar.

Andre Villas-Boas After exiting the UEFA Europa League at the quarter-final stage, Zenit coach Andre Villas-Boas lamented a penalty call against them.

Roberto Mancini Domenico Criscito's free-kick gave his side a key away goal against RB Leipzig, but Roberto Mancini suggested Zenit were lucky.

Leonardo Jardim Monaco's progression in the UEFA Champions League was a breakthrough moment for French football, according to coach Leonardo Jardim.

Sevilla Kevin Gameiro's late strike ensured a sensational goal from Hulk was in vain as Sevilla drew 2-2 with Zenit at the Petrovsky Stadium to reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League.

Axel Witsel Juventus' attempts to lure Axel Witsel away from Zenit before the transfer deadline may have failed, but the midfielder is prepared to wait.