The Yellows will play the first leg in Saint Petersburg (7^th March) with the return leg at La Cerámica (14^th March)

Villarreal CF now know their next UEFA Europa League opponent. The Yellows will face FC Zenit Saint Petersburg in the last 16 of the European competition. The ‘groguets’ will play the first leg at the Saint Petersburg Stadium on 7^th March, while the return leg will be at the Estadio de la Cerámica on 14^th March.

Both teams met each other in the UEFA Cup Round of 32 (2007/08). The tie ended in favour of the Russians, who ended up winning the tournament. The first leg, in Saint Petersburg, ended 1-0 in favour of the hosts. The only goal from the match came from Pogrebnyak. The return tie, at El Madrigal, Villarreal beat Zenit 2-1. The Yellows goals came from Guille Franco and Tomasson, while the Russians’ goal came from Pogrebnyak.