Zenit St.Petersburg vs Valencia - Criscito wants Zenit to seal Group H top spot

Posted Tuesday, November 24, 2015 by PA

Zenit St Petersburg defender Domenico Criscito says his club will not take anything for granted as they look to maintain their 100 per cent record in this season's Champions League when they face Valencia on Tuesday.

The Russian side go into the game with qualification for the knockout stages already assured - and a point against their Spanish opponents will secure top spot in Group H.

Criscito told a press conference: "Our task is always to win every game and we have no other option.

"We are aware that a draw is enough but we try to forget it and we go out to win and to demonstrate our fighting spirit. We are determined to win.

"After four wins at the start we want to continue and complete this stage of the tournament, showing our full glory in front of our own fans."

Zenit bounced back from a rare defeat in the Russian Premier League - 2-0 away to Lokomotiv Moscow - to beat Ural 3-0 on Saturday.

Valencia still have plenty to play for as they look to bounce back from their shock 1-0 defeat to Gent earlier this month.

A win for the Spaniards - coupled with anything less for the Belgian side in Lyon - would ensure qualification and Algerian midfielder Sofiane Feghouli believes his side will travel in confidence.

Feghouli told a press conference: "I think we've got some good momentum now. We have to treat this game as a final and go to win it over there."

Referring to his side's defeat to the same opponents in the opening round of group games, Feghouli added: "On matchday one, many of us were tense and inexperienced.

"I think we learned from that game and coming home with qualification would be wonderful."