Barca and Milan to visit Russia in Champions League

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Russian sides Zenit Saint Petersburg and Spartak Moscow have learned the names of their rivals in the group stages of the UEFA Champions League.

The draw of Europe's top club competition took place in Monaco on Thursday.

Russian champions Zenit Saint Petersburg will play against Italian giants AC Milan, Belgium's Anderlecht and Malaga from the Spanish La Liga in Group C.

Spartak were drawn in Group G together with Barcelona, Portuguese powerhouse Benfica and Scottish side, Celtic.

The Champions League group stage action begins on September 18.