The rival of Zenit in the 1/8 finals of the Europa League became known

The draw took place on February 22 in Nyon, Switzerland.

Zenit will meet with Spanish Villarreal.

The first game will take place on March 7, the second game - on the 14th.

Recall that in the group stage, "Villarreal" played in the same quartet with the Moscow "Spartak".

In the 1/16 finals, the Russian team in the sum of two matches went through the Turkish “Fenerbahce”, losing in the away match with a score of 0: 1, but having won the victory in St. Petersburg - 3: 1.

Earlier, the American media noted the support of Zenit fans before the LE match with Fenerbahce.