Valery Gladilin, a former coach of Spartak, discussed the recent clash with Akhmat in the Russian Premier League, attributing the defeat to a string of unforced errors across the match. He noted that motivation and focus ultimately decided the outcome, with Akhmat players showing a higher level of intensity at decisive moments. Although Spartak commanded more shots, their quality and finishing did not meet the standard needed to convert those attempts into goals. In matches of this nature, the team that minimizes defensive lapses tends to prevail. Gladilin emphasized that Akhmat demonstrated sharper concentration during defensive actions, a factor that translated into a favorable result for them throughout the game.
