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CSKA Moskva CSKA Moscow and Rubin Kazan grabbed the headlines in the Russian Premier League with emphatic victories.

Yann M'Vila Rubin Kazan have confirmed French midfielder Yann M'Vila has signed a new contract to stay at the club until 2020.

Lokomotiv Moskva Lokomotiv Moscow closed the gap on league leaders Zenit St Petersburg on Sunday with a 1-0 victory over Dinamo Moscow.

Borussia Dortmund got off lightly in the UEFA Europa League draw, while Fiorentina boss Paulo Sousa will find himself on familiar territory.

PSV PSV Eindhoven were the headline casualty in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday as they were sent crashing out at the group stage.

Alexandre Song-Billong Alex Song's descent into obscurity continues after the Cameroonian - who has not played a competitive match in 11 months - signed for Sion.

Real Betis Fierce rivals Sevilla and Real Betis will contest a Seville derby in the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League after progressing on Thursday.

Maksim Kanunnikov Striker Maksim Kanunnikov insisted Russia's exclusively home-based squad will give them the element of surprise in Brazil.

CSKA Moskva CSKA Moscow were involved in another dramatic draw but still lost ground to leaders Zenit in the Russian Premier League.