Zenit miss out on medals

Zenit
Having seen their hopes of a first Russian title disappear last Monday with a 3-2 home defeat by FC Moskva, Zenit were forced to settle for fourth spot - behind FC Krylya Sovetov Samara on head-to-head record and outside the UEFA Cup places - despite ending the campaign with a 5-2 victory at relegated SC Rotor Volgograd on Friday. Aleksandr Kerzhakov gave Zenit an early lead with his chart-topping 18th goal of the season, and while Rotor equalised soon after, Andrei Arshavin restored the advantage before half-time. Olexandr Spivak and Igor Denisov (2) completed the rout, with Kerzhakov missing a penalty. Arshavin and Vladimir Bystrov have since picked up foot and pelvic problems respectively in training with the national team but are expected to be fit to play Sevilla FC on 25 November.

Sevilla
A shock 2-1 defeat at bottom-of-the-table CD Numancia on Saturday saw Sevilla end the weekend in sixth place in Spain. The Andalusians went ahead through Antonio Puerta just after the hour but Numancia replied with two goals in six minutes as the game drew to a close. Forward Jesuli returned for Sevilla after several months on the sidelines.

Lille
LOSC Lille Métropole, who go to AEK Athens FC on Matchday 3, drew 1-1 at home to AS Monaco FC on Sunday to remain second in Ligue 1. Ernesto Chevantón gave Monaco the lead on the half-hour - only the second home goal conceded by Lille this term - but Claude Puel's side levelled before the break through Christophe Landrin to maintain their unbeaten home league record. Olympique Lyonnais are now three points ahead, but Lille got one over the champions the previous Wednesday with a 3-2 extra-time win in the French League Cup. Ahead of the 25 November fixture with AEK, midfielder Mathieu Chalmé is out with a broken cheekbone while striker Johan Audel has overcome an ankle strain.

AEK
With no league fixtures in Greece due to their FIFA World Cup encounter with Kazakhstan on 17 November, AEK celebrated their 80th anniversary with a Saturday friendly against Galatasaray SK in Athens's Olympic stadium that finished 0-0. heir only injury worry is Nikolaos Georgeas, who has resumed light training after a leg operation.

Aachen
TSV Alemannia Aachen, who sit out Matchday 3, dropped two valuable points in the 2. Bundesliga on Sunday as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by SC Rot-Weiss Essen. Kai Michalke put Aachen in front on 34 minutes, but the visitors equalised two minutes into the second half. Aachen, who remain fourth, were without Emil Noll due to a knee injury.