Dinamo Moskva

Olympique Lyon Lyon will need to come from behind if they are to advance past Astra in the UEFA Europa League play-offs on Thursday.

Sevilla Sevilla will have to overcome a potentially tricky group if they are to defend their UEFA Europa League title this season.

Olympique Lyon Lyon and Real Sociedad were the big-name casualties in the UEFA Europa League play-offs on Thursday.

Zenit Zenit's impressive start to the season continued as they preserved their 100 per cent record with a 1-0 win over Lokomotiv Moscow.

Inter Milan Three-time winners Inter have been pitted against Icelandic minnows Stjarnan in the play-off round of the UEFA Europa League.

Mainz 05 Mainz were eliminated in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League, while Hull City survived a scare on Thursday.

Brommapojkarna Torino put one foot in the UEFA Europa League play-off round with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Brommapojkarna in Sweden.

Brommapojkarna Torino make a return to the major European stage on Thursday when they face Brommapojkarna in the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round.

Mathieu Valbuena Mathieu Valbuena chose to leave Marseille for Dinamo Moscow because of a desire to win trophies during the latter stages of his career.

Mathieu Valbuena France attacking midfielder Mathieu Valbuena has ended his long stint with Marseille by moving to Dinamo Moscow on a three-year-deal.