Lokomotiv Moscow – Marseille

Lokomotiv Moscow will host Marseille at the RSD Arena on Thursday on matchday one of the Europa League. Lokomotiv Moscow finished third in the Russian Premier League last season and therefore secured an automatic spot in the Europa League. Marseille also secured automatic Europa League qualification due to their fifth place finish in Ligue 1 last season. The Olympians will make an appearance in the Europa League group stages for the first time since the 2018-19 season when they picked up one point in six games. The meeting between Lokomotiv Moscow and Marseille on Thursday will be the first-ever meeting between the sides.

Lokomotiv Moscow are enjoying a good spell in their domestic league so far this campaign. Marseille are also in superb form under Jorge Sampaoli this campaign. With both sides in good form, the points could be shared on Thursday.