Uruguayan defender Diego Laxalt, who stars for Dynamo Moscow, weighed in on the quality of football in Russia after a period of adjustment. He noted that the level is strong, and that his initial assumptions about ease proved unfounded. The players in Russia compete at a high tempo and with technical competence, which has surprised him in a positive way. [Dynamo official website]
Since joining Dynamo in June of the previous year, Laxalt has brought experience from European football to the squad. Before arriving in Moscow, the Uruguayan spent time with Celtic in Scotland, where he developed a reputation for pace and tenacity. His transition to Russian football has been part of Dynamo’s broader strategy to blend international experience with homegrown talent. [Dynamo official website]
During the current campaign, Laxalt has been involved in twelve Russian Premier League matches for Dynamo, contributing to the team’s plans without finding the back of the net so far. The defender’s appearances have coincided with a demanding schedule across the league, testing his consistency and adaptability to the Russian game. [Dynamo official website]
In the most recent round, Dynamo Moscow hosted Akhmat Grozny and secured a 2-0 victory. Fedor Smolov opened the scoring before the break, marking his 11th goal of the season and tightening the race near the top of the standings. Later, Konstantin Tyukavin made a decisive late contribution, coming on as a substitute and helping confirm the final result. [Dynamo official website]
With 52 points after 25 rounds, Dynamo sits level on points with Zenit St. Petersburg in the chase for the title, underscoring a tightly contested race at the summit of the table. Sergei Semak’s squad faces a forthcoming match against Ural on April 16, while CSKA sits in third place with 43 points, keeping pressure on the leading pack. [Dynamo official website]
Former Akhmat player Vladislav Karapuzov voiced optimism that Dynamo could press the title race all the way, signaling belief in the squad’s ability to challenge Zenit in the closing stretch of the season. The reflections from club sources and analysts alike highlight Dynamo’s ambition and the competitive mood surrounding Russian football this year. [Dynamo official website]