Krasnodar

Gonzalo Higuaín Manchester United, Napoli and Porto must all overcome first-leg deficits if they are to reach the Europa League last 16 this week.

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.

Spartak Moskva ​Krasnodar ended Spartak Moscow's unbeaten start to the Russian Premier League season in spectacular fashion with a 4-0 victory on Thursday.

Zenit are on the verge of their first Russian Premier League title in three years after a 3-0 win over Rostov, with Krasnodar only drawing.

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

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

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