On Thursday,  30 July,  two RFPL clubs played their first matches in UEFA Europa League – Krasnodar and Rubin.

Within the frames of the 3^rd QR they both won.

Krasnodar hosted Slovak Slovan and managed to win 2:0. Granqvist and Mamaev were the goalscorers.

Rubin beat Sturm from Austria in an away match- 3:2. Kanunnukov, Karadeniz and Portnyagin.

The return leg matches will be held on 6 August.

Premier League would like to wish to Krasnodar and Rubin a successful participation in the tournament.