Former Spartak midfielder Evgeny Bushmanov believes Krasnodar is rightfully at the top of the Russian Premier League standings. His comments were reported by vprognosis.
“This season, Krasnodar deserves the spotlight. The team has put together a strong campaign and sits in first place at the winter break, a position earned through consistent results and solid performances across the fixtures so far”, Bushmanov observed. “Krylya Sovetov remains an exciting, attractive side that plays high-quality football, and the Samara club has held steady near the upper echelon of the table for several rounds now.”
Krylya Sovetov, after 18 rounds in the RPL, has accumulated 29 points and sits in sixth place, a position that keeps them within reach of the top three. The club from Samara has maintained a spot in the top three for five consecutive rounds, underscoring a season of competitive resilience and tactical discipline.
Krasnodar entered the winter break as the league leaders with 38 points. In the 18th round, Vladimir Ivich’s side edged CSKA 1-0, reinforcing their slender margin at the summit. Zenit remains a close pursuer in second place, trailing by a couple of points, while Dinamo sits in third with 32 points, rounding out a tightly packed top tier. The battle at the top continues to captivate fans as the race for European places intensifies and the title is still very much up for grabs.
The season is set to resume with Russian Cup quarter-final matches scheduled for February, adding another layer of meaning to the campaign as teams balance league commitments with knockout pressures. The current landscape suggests a competitive and unpredictable path ahead, with every match carrying weight in the standings and in cup progression.
Earlier in the season, Krasnodar and Krylya Sovetov were named among the main favorites in the RPL, reflecting the expectations placed on their squads by analysts and supporters alike. The ongoing narrative emphasizes the depth of talent across the league, the strategic decisions made by each club, and the ongoing pursuit of silverware that defines this period of Russian football.