Get to know Lokomotiv Moscow

Atlético de Madrid will face Lokomotiv Moscow in the UEFA Europa League Round of 16. The first leg will be played in the Wanda Metropolitano on 8 March, while the return leg in the RZD Arena will be on 15 March. Get to know all the crucial information on our rival!

HISTORY

  

Lokomotiv Moscow were founded on 23 July, 1993 and have won 16 titles. The team's best period has been in the last 25 years and since the start of the millennium, they've won nine titles.

STADIUM

  

The RZD Stadium seats 28,000 fans and is one of the most emblematic stadiums in Russia. In 2007, we played in their stadium and the match ended 3-3.

COACH

  

Yuri Semin has been in charge of Lokomotiv Moscow since 2016 and he played for the club during two season (1975-1977). Semin led Lokomotiv to Russian Cup glory last season.

CURRENT SEASON

  

Lokomotiv Moscow are currently leaders in the Russian Premier League with 45 points, 12 more than second place Zenit. In the Europa League, they topped their group and subsequently eliminated Nice in the Round of 32. Manuel Fernandes is their top goalscorer in the Europa League with six goals.