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UEFA European Under-21 Championship - Teams

Russia - Under-21

Playing: Final tournament - Group stage

Gala marks ticket launch

Israel Football Association chairman Avi Luzon hosted ambassadors from all the visiting finalists to mark the launch of tickets sales for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
Wednesday 24 April 2013 15.30CET
Russia optimism undimmed

Russia were focusing on the positives after friendly defeats by Italy and Spain, with Real Madrid CF's Denis Cheryshev confident Nikolai Pisarev's side can fill in the blanks before June.

Tuesday 26 March 2013 12.18CET
Spain's good vibrations

Following a second convincing win in five days – 3-1 against fellow finalists Russia – Spain's Sergio Canales and Thiago Alcántara assessed the holders' chances in Israel in June.

Tuesday 26 March 2013 9.00CET
Spain too strong for Russia

Spain 3-1 Russia
Julen Lopetegui's team will travel to Israel for this summer's finals in high spirits after seeing off Group B rivals Russia in the Spanish capital.
Monday 25 March 2013 18.25CET
Italy record Russia win

Italy 2-0 Russia
The Azzurrini overcame their fellow 2013 U21 finalists in Cittadella courtesy of goals from Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne.
Friday 22 March 2013 23.13CET
2015 qualifiers begin

The long road to the 2015 finals in the Czech Republic begins this week as Wales host Moldova in Friday's curtain-raiser while Russia aim to impress again, starting in Andorra.
Tuesday 19 March 2013 16.00CET
Last chance to tinker

The coaches of the eight finalists have a last chance to assess the claims of those hoping to take part at this summer's Under-21 tournament in a series of March friendlies.
Sunday 17 March 2013 12.32CET
Norway beat ten-man Russia

Norway 2-1 Russia
Norway went behind early but, helped by the dismissal of Russia's Pavel Yakovlev, won thanks to goals from Valon Berisha and Marcus Pedersen.
Thursday 7 February 2013 21.40CET
Finalists warm up

As the eight UEFA European Under-21 Championship finalists continue preparations with friendlies this week, Netherlands coach Cor Pot is running the rule over five new faces.
Monday 4 February 2013 9.57CET
U21s: 2015 qualifying draw

Most recent winners Spain and Germany face tough schedules while Greece will meet Turkey after the 2013/15 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying draw in Nyon.
Thursday 31 January 2013 9.39CET
U21 2015 draw preview

Only Norway of this summer's UEFA European Under-21 Championship finalists miss out on top seeding ahead of the qualifying draw for the competition's 2013–15 edition.
Wednesday 23 January 2013 13.22CET
Pisarev's Under-21 target

Having seen what Under-21 success can mean, Russia coach Nikolai Pisarev told UEFA.com his aim is "to get this generation of really talented players through to the final and win".

Sunday 13 January 2013 14.52CET
Israel finals thrill Nimni

UEFA European U21 Championship ambassador Avi Nimni told UEFA.com the "unique opportunity to see tomorrow's stars, live and in person" is not to be missed next June in Israel.

Thursday 13 December 2012 12.45CET
Spain expect 'hard' test

Julen Lopetegui knows a "hard challenge" awaits holders Spain in Group B after they were drawn to face fellow recent winners Germany and the Netherlands as well as Russia.

Wednesday 28 November 2012 20.56CET
Under-21 finals draw

Holders Spain will play the Netherlands, Russia and Germany while hosts Israel will face England, Norway and Italy after the draw for the Under-21 finals was made in Tel Aviv.

Wednesday 28 November 2012 18.36CET

Standings

Group B

	P	Pts
Germany	0	0
Netherlands	0	0
Russia	0	0
Spain	0	0

Last updated: 07/12/2012 16:54 CET

Legend:

P: Played

Pts: Points

Full standings All groups

Matches

Tue

Oct

Last result
Czech Republic (H)
2-2

Thu

Jun

Next fixture

Spain (A)

Kick-off TBD

More matches

All times CET

Last updated: 07/12/2012 15:54 CET

Statistics

Top goalscorers

Player	Goals	P
Fedor Smolov	7	9
Aleksandr Kokorin	5	3
Denis Cheryshev	3	8
Oleg Shatov	2	10
Maksim Grigoryev	1	5

More team statistics

Last updated: 07/05/2013 22:37 CET

Record in this competition

Recent campaigns
Season	Stage	P	W	D	L
2009/11	Qualifying round	10	7	1	2
2007/09	Qualifying round	7	4	0	3
2006/07	Play-off for Final Tournament	4	3	0	1
2004/06	Play-off for Final Tournament	12	6	1	5
2002/04	Qualifying round	8	5	0	3

Full UEFA competition record
Competition	P	W	D	L
UEFA European Under-21 Championship	101	59	14	28

Qualifying matches included

Last updated: 08/11/2012 23:09 CET

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