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Berdyev: Seeking last 16 spot

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Rubin Kazan and Dynamo Kiev lock horns in Russia as the battle to qualify from UEFA Champions League Group F intensifies.

The four teams are separated by just two points and everything is still up for grabs, although matters could be resolved on Tuesday if Kazan beat Dynamo and Barcelona lose to Inter Milan.

Kazan currently occupy second spot after picking up a win and a draw from their two games against reigning European champions Barca.

Kurban Berdyev's men will be full of confidence after successfully defending their Russian Premier League title over the weekend, although celebrations have been put on hold as the players focus on a crucial clash with Dynamo.

"It's very important that we won the Russian title on Saturday which means the players don't have to think about the final domestic match of the season and can concentrate fully on this game," said Berdyev.

Kazan have no injury worries after welcoming Rafal Murawski back from an arm problem.

Dynamo news

Dynamo are bottom of the group after conceding two late goals at home to Inter last time out to lose 2-1.

The Ukrainian side will still feel confident of progressing to the last 16 but will be targeting three points against Kazan as they face Barcelona in their final game.

However, Dynamo boss Valeri Gazzaev will be taking a depleted squad across the border as a hectic fixture list has taken its toll.

Badr El Kaddouri is out with an ankle problem, while Pape Diakhate has a knee injury and Yevgen Khacheridi is sidelined due to a toe complaint.

Olexandr Aliyev (ankle) is also out, while Brazilian defender Leandro Almeida is suspended.