Rob Elliot told UEFA.com that Newcastle United FC’s 1-0 aggregate win over FC Anji Makhachkala was like a ‘fairytale’, whilst João Carlos was left frustrated by his side’s exit in the round of 16.

FC Anji Makhachkala's Samuel Eto'o can play his 100th UEFA competition game in the last-16 decider at Newcastle United FC. "Records are important for any player," he said.

FC Anji Makhachkala goalkeeper Vladimir Gabulov praised Newcastle United FC's resistance after a 0-0 draw between the sides, while the English club's Steven Taylor was also delighted with his team's defensive display.

FC Anji Makhachkala's Mbrak Boussoufa and Hannover 96's Mohammed Abdellaoue spoke to UEFA.com following the Russian club's 3-1 victory in the first leg of the sides' UEFA Europa League round of 32 tie.

With FC Anji Makhachkala set to face Hannover 96 in the round of 32, defender Rasim Tagirbekov tells UEFA.com how the club have changed in the decade since he made his debut.

Moreno Costanzo spoke to UEFA.com after BSC Young Boys were eliminated from the UEFA Europa League despite a 3-1 victory against already-qualified FC Anji Makhachkala.

Oleg Shatov and Emmanuel Badu spoke to UEFA.com after FC Anji Makhachkala defeated Udinese Calcio 2-0 to secure qualification from Group A.

FC Anji Makhachkala's Christopher Samba and Liverpool FC's Daniel Pacheco spoke to UEFA.com following the Russian side's 1-0 victory in Moscow.

UEFA.com hears from several of the clubs involved in the UEFA Europa League play-off draw, including FC Anzhi Makhachkala, FC Twente, PSV Eindhoven and VfB Stuttgart.

The third qualifying round winners join the 14 losing clubs from the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round and further teams who begin their European campaigns here