Zenit defender Douglas Santos expressed his thoughts on the possibility of Russian clubs returning to European competitions. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
He expressed confidence that all difficulties will be resolved and that bans and restrictions will be lifted. According to Santos, he and his team want to have the opportunity to participate in the Champions League competitions again.
Russian clubs have not participated in European competitions since 2022. During this time, Zenit has successfully represented Russia in various tournaments for 15 seasons.
The team has won the UEFA Cup and Super Cup, and has also reached the Champions League Round of 16 several times. Douglas Santos believes that in the near future, Russian clubs will find their place in Europe again and Zenit will emerge as a strong competitor.
This will be of great importance not only for the club but also for the entire country's football.
