Great news lifted the spirits of Zenit fans before the start of the Champions League group stage. Previously, FIFA imposed a ban for Claudinho and Malcolm to play for the St. Petersburg club, but the ban was lifted, and now footballers will be able to play against Chelsea. Semak's team is heading off to England in a rather good mood after the victory over Akhmat. Having given the opportunity to rest several leaders, Zenit won and retained the leading position in the standings. Nevertheless, the Russian champion is quite rightly considered by bookmakers as the clear outsider. Chelsea, in 5 official matches of the season, managed to win the European Super Cup and gain 10 points in the EPL. Lukaku is in decent shape, having already scored three goals in four games. Undoubtedly, Chelsea will dominate, and Zenit will have to focus on defence. The balance of power between the teams should result in the guests not scoring, and the hosts will be satisfied with a restrained victory before the London derby, which is to be played next Sunday.