Former CSKA midfielder Jiri Yaroshik shared his thoughts on the upcoming 28th round in the Russian Premier League, focusing on the showdown between the army club and Spartak Moscow. He emphasized a derby’s unique dynamics, where neither side is a clear favorite and where mood, team spirit, and character often decide the outcome more than any trend or form. Yaroshik predicted a fast, physical contest filled with grit and intense emotion from start to finish.
Fans can expect a highly charged clash when Spartak meets CSKA on May 21, with the whistle at 16:30 Moscow time signaling the start of what is shaping up to be a memorable chapter in this storied rivalry.
After 27 rounds in the Russian Premier League, CSKA sits in second place with 54 points, while Spartak trails closely in fourth on 50 points. Rostov sits just behind them with the same total, making the race for the podium a tight battle heading into the final stretch of the season.
Earlier, former CSKA midfielder Evgeny Aldonin offered his own insights into the 28th round and the prospects for his former club against Spartak, weighing CSKA’s chances of finishing on the podium and earning silverware in the national championship. His analysis added another perspective on how this derby could influence the standings and momentum for the closing weeks of the campaign.