Alexander Grishin, a former CSKA Moscow youth player and longtime coach, believes the army club remains the favorite in the race for a top-two finish in the Russian Premier League (RPL) standings. Grishin noted that the battle for the second spot has only just begun and that CSKA must pursue more than a runner-up position in the league; success now also hinges on lifting the Cup trophy.
CSKA is viewed as the sharper side in terms of on-field quality in the contest for second place. Grishin pointed out that Rostov faces a grueling schedule ahead, predicting that the southern club will slip points along the way. His assessment echoes a broader sentiment that CSKA could leverage steadier form to climb the table. This perspective is reported by Metaratings.ru.
In the 23rd round of the RPL, Vladimir Fedotov’s squad secured a 2-1 away win over Urals in Yekaterinburg. The victory pushed CSKA into fourth place on the table, with 44 points accumulated from 13 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses. The standings at the time had Zenit Saint Petersburg leading the league, while Rostov and Spartak Moscow sat close behind with 45 points apiece, underscoring how tight the championship race remains at the top.
Looking ahead, CSKA is scheduled to face Lokomotiv in the next round. The fixture is slated for April 23 and will kick off at 19:30 Moscow time, offering a critical opportunity for CSKA to strengthen its claim for a top-two finish and to inch closer to both the league title and a potentially decisive cup run.
Additionally, discussions around Spartak’s Quincy Promes have resurfaced in relation to the race for the league’s top scorer. While the focus for CSKA fans remains on team performance and silverware, questions about Promes’ goal tally and his impact on Spartak’s challenge illustrate how individual awards can influence the broader narrative of the season. The broader context shows a league where every result matters and where leadership at the table can shift rapidly as teams confront remaining fixtures.