Zenit reached the group stage of the Europa League

Petersburg "Zenith" defeated "Utrecht" in the playoff round of the Europa League and advanced to the group stage of the tournament.

In the first match, Zenit lost 0:1, but in the return game on August 24, they won 2:0. Both goals were scored by Alexander Kokorin (on the 9th and 105th minutes).

According to the results of two matches, Krasnodar lost to the Serbian team Crvena Zvezda.

• Another Russian team that will play in the Europa League group stage is Lokomotiv Moscow, which won the Russian Cup last season.