Hulk’s second-half goal has given FC Zenit the edge over PSV Eindhoven, who will need to reverse a trend of successive 1-0 defeats in Russia if they are to progress.
PSV Eindhoven will need to win in Russia for only the second time if they are to overcome FC Zenit and reach the UEFA Europa League round of 16.
Previous meetings
• The sides met for the first time in UEFA club competition in the first leg, the visitors prevailing thanks to Hulk’s 64th-minute effort.
• Zenit lost 3-2 on aggregate to FC Twente in the 2010/11 UEFA Europa League round of 16 in their only previous two-legged tie against Dutch opponents, falling just short of overturning a 3-0 first-leg defeat.
• Zenit are unbeaten in two home games against Dutch sides (W1 D1).
• PSV have already faced Russian opponents this season, losing 1-0 home and away against FC Dinamo Moskva.
• PSV’s last two games in Russia both ended in 1-0 defeats, with the winning goals scored deep into added time.
