Krasnodar

Lokomotiv Moskva The Russian Premier League title battle took a twist as leaders Zenit drew at second-placed Lokomotiv Moscow, as CSKA Moscow closed the gap.

Sevilla Sevilla got the defence of their UEFA Europa League title off to a triumphant start with a 2-0 home win over Feyenoord on Thursday.

Lokomotiv Moskva Lokomotiv Moscow climbed to the top of the Russian Premier League table while rock-bottom Anzhi claimed their first win of the season.

Christian Benteke is back in Liverpool's starting XI after recovering from injury.

Spartak Moskva Defending Russian Premier League champions CSKA Moscow suffered their first defeat of the new season, losing 1-0 to Spartak Moscow.

Zenit Zenit reclaimed top spot in the Russian Premier League with a 2-1 win over Ural 2-1 on Friday.

Zenit Zenit sealed a 2-1 victory over title rivals CSKA Moscow on Sunday to move eight points clear at the top of the Russian Premier League.

Torpedo Moscow gave themselves a chance of maintaining their Russian Premier League status with a 3-1 win over fellow strugglers Ural.

Thomas Tuchel Thomas Tuchel told his Dortmund players he expects to see a vastly improved performance when they take on Krasnodar.

Zenit Zenit St. Petersburg took a three-point lead at the top of the Russian Premier League as they overcame Spartak Moscow 4-2 on Saturday.