CSKA goalkeeper and captain Igor Akinfeev admitted responsibility for the opening goal in the clash with Lokomotiv, a moment he addressed through the club’s Telegram channel. He spoke with candid resolve, offering an apology to the fans while emphasizing pride in his teammates. In a tough match, CSKA showed resilience, fought back to level the game, and pressed for victory until the final whistle.
Akinfeev made clear that the first goal rested entirely on him, yet he reframed the moment as part of a broader effort toward unity. He noted that the squad demonstrated character under pressure, stayed composed, and created chances throughout the encounter. The captain added that the result does not define the team; the experience strengthens their bond and fuels optimism for the road ahead.
The final scoreline reflected a 3-3 draw on April 13, when Lokomotiv and CSKA staged a high-intensity confrontation. Ilya Samoshnikov opened the scoring for Lokomotiv by beating Akinfeev, followed by goals from Maxim Glushenkov, Lucas Fasson, Tamerlan Musaev, Anton Zabolotny, and Ilya Agapov for their respective sides. The teams traded blows, each mounting leads and answering back in a game that kept spectators on the edge of their seats.
Following that match, both clubs accumulated 37 points and sat in fourth place in the standings. Dinamo, in third, held a one-point advantage, while Krasnodar sat in second place. In that round, Musaev’s squad suffered a 1-2 defeat to Zenit, allowing Zenit to extend their lead by a margin of four points. The league table remained tightly packed as the season progressed, with every result carrying significant implications for European qualification and domestic positioning.
In a separate comment from another figure, Bystrov remarked that Spartak’s management appeared to mislead the public, prompting discussions about transparency and accountability within the league’s leadership. The remark highlighted ongoing tensions between clubs, supporters, and executives, underscoring the broader context in which performances on the pitch are weighed alongside off-field narratives. [Source: club communications and press coverage]