RB Leipzig's goals came either side of half-time with Demme scoring with the last kick of the half, firing home after the Zenit wall blocked a Leipzig free kick.

The Germans scored again on 63 minutes, Sabitzer, the man who scored the winner in the previous encounter, got the better of Rakistskyi to blast home deep in the band give the guests an unassailable lead.

The next UEFA Champions League game for Zenit will be against Lyon on 27 November at 20.55.