Rostov?s fairytale unlikely to have a happy ending

Defender Sebastian De Maio (centre) has just signed for AnderlechtCredit: Getty Images

Third qualifying-round first legs

FC Rostov, Russia’s Leicester City, make their Champions League bow this evening and are well worth taking on at home to Anderlecht.

Rostov, the 2015-16 favourites for the drop from the Russian Premier League who defied all the sceptics by finishing runners-up, are in something of a meltdown going into the biggest match in their history.

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Steve DaviesRacing Post Sport

Published on 25 July 2016inFootball tips

Last updated 20:30, 25 July 2016

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