Khimki to Hold a Car Draw for Fans at a Home Match in the Russian Premier League
In a surprising move that grabbed attention from fans and observers alike, football club Khimki announced a car giveaway will be part of one of its upcoming home games in the Russian Premier League (RPL). The announcement came via the club’s press service, relayed by TASS. Fans will gain automatic entry into the prize draw simply by arriving at the Khimki home venue, meaning attendance at a match turns into a real chance to win a car in a super prize draw. This unique promotion underscores Khimki’s effort to engage supporters and create a memorable matchday experience (TASS).
On the field, Khimki faced a heavy setback in the 21st round of the Russian Championship, losing to Krasnodar with a decisive 0:6 scoreline recorded on April 2. The performance left Khimki positioned in 15th place in the standings with 13 points, raising concerns about potential relegation from the RPL. With the season pressing on, the club’s next fixture is a clash against CSKA, scheduled for April 9, a match that could carry significant implications for both teams in the standings and momentum heading into the next phase of the campaign (TASS).
Additionally, developments off the pitch added to the shift in Khimki’s coaching setup. The day prior to the Krasnodar match, Khimki announced the dismissal of head coach Spartak Gogniev. Rinat Bilyaletdinov was appointed as acting coach to guide the squad through the rest of the season, a move that aims to stabilize performance and provide a fresh tactical approach after recent results (TASS).
Meanwhile, there were reports from Saint Petersburg about Zenit distributing complimentary tickets for home matches, a separate development within Russian football that drew attention as clubs navigate fan engagement and attendance dynamics during a demanding schedule (TASS).