Branislav Ivanovic voted player of the week in the UEFA Europa League

The Serbian defender won the award after helping Zenit defeat Real Sociedad away in Spain and scoring a spectacular goal.
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In second place was Harlem Gnohere from Lugano on 21% and Manuel Fernandes from Lokomotiv came third on 19% of the vote. 

After defeating Real Sociedad, Zenit took first place in Group L of the Europa League and reached the last 32 knockout stage. The draw for the playoffs of the tournament will be held on Monday 11 December. 

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