On Thursday, 14 September, Zenit played UEFA Europa League Group Stage MD 1 match against FC Vardar the game ended with cricket score – 0:5.

The first two goals in the match were scored by Alexander Kokorin. Artem Dzyuba also had his contribution and Kokorin assisted him. The following goal was scored to Macedonian team by Branislav Ivanovic. The final goal of the game was scored by Rigoni in the 89^th minute.

UEL MD 2 Group Stage match against Spanish FC Real Sociedad will be played by Zenit at home at St.Petersburg Stadium on Thursday, 28 September.

6' Alexander Kokorin

21' Alexander Kokorin

39' Artem Dzyuba

66' Branislav Ivanovic

89' Emiliano Rigoni