Russian Club Spartak Moscow out of Europa League, RB Leipzig through to quarters

Demonstrators attend a rally in support of Ukraine, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, at Safra Square in Jerusalem, February 28, 2022. Words on the placard read "Putin = Hitler Israel cannot stand aside". REUTERS/

The Europa League last-16 matches between Spartak Moscow and RB Leipzig have been called off, European soccer's governing body UEFA confirmed on Monday shortly after it suspended Russia's national and club teams from all competitions.

RB Leipzig were due to host Spartak Moscow in the first leg on March 10, with the second leg scheduled for March 17.