Previously, Zenit players took part in the group stage of the Champions League six times, but have never finished below the third position, which gives the right to continue playing on the international stage in the Europa League.
In six matches of the group round of the Champions League 2019/20 season, the team from St. Petersburg scored seven points, having won two times, tied once and suffered three defeats - two from the German RB Leipzig and one from the Portuguese Benfica.
Earlier it was reported that Zenit lost to Benfica and flew out of European competition.