Krasnodar

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.

Zenit Zenit's unbeaten start to the Russian Premier League came to an end after a surprising 3-1 defeat at the hands of Terek Grozny on Saturday.

There was more disappointment for Liverpool in the Europa League, while Marseille suffered a surprise home defeat.

Pavel Mamaev Pavel Mamaev's early penalty fired FC Krasnodar into the last 32 of the Europa League courtesy of a 1-0 home win over Borussia Dortmund.

Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham produced a late turnaround to beat AEL 2-1 in the Europa League on Thursday, while Astra shocked Lyon with a 2-1 away win.

Roberto Martinez Roberto Martinez hopes advice from Samuel Eto'o and Aiden McGeady will help Everton against Krasnodar on Thursday.

Torpedo Moscow and Arsenal Tula were relegated from the Russian Premier League on the final day of the season.

Joo-Ho Park Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel hailed the performance of Park Joo-ho after he scored the winner in a 2-1 victory over Krasnodar.

Sevilla UEFA Europa League champions Sevilla stayed alive in this season's competition, while Qarabag were unlucky to be eliminated on Thursday.

Spartak Moskva Spartak Moscow ended 2014 with a 2-0 win over Ural in the Russian Premier League to ease the pressure on coach Murat Yakin.