FC Rubin Kazan's victory in Spain last week proved to be enough as they knocked out UEFA Europa League holders Club Atlético de Madrid despite Falcao's late goal in Moscow.

After bringing Atlético's 12-match winning home run in Europe to a shuddering halt with a 2-0 success in the first leg, Rubin contained their visitors for long periods in the return. Falcao struck in the 84th minute to set up a nervy finale, yet although the Russian team lost captain César Navas to a late red card, they held out to earn a last-16 tie against Levante UD.