Ahead of the Russian Premier League clash with Rostov, Moscow Spartak honored former UFC competitor Khabib Nurmagomedov by presenting him a red and white T-shirt emblazoned with the figure 29-0, a nod to his dominant MMA winning streak. The gesture was confirmed by Spartak’s official press service via Telegram.
During the pre-match ceremony, Nurmagomedov received the shirt as a symbol of his remarkable run in mixed martial arts. The club noted that having Khabib at Spartak’s home stadium is always a source of pride for the squad and its supporters. The message underscores the emotional connection between the team and the fan-favorite figure, who has left an indelible mark on combat sports.
Spartak emerged victorious on the day with a 2-1 scoreline.
In the current league standings, Spartak sits sixth with 24 points, while Rostov occupies eleventh spot with 17 points. The championship lead is held by Krasnodar with 32 points, followed by Zenit Saint Petersburg on 30 points. Dynamo Moscow sits in third place with 25 points.
Looking ahead, Guillermo Abascal’s Spartak is set to face Baltika Kaliningrad in the upcoming round, a match scheduled for November 25. Rostov will host Paris NN Nizhny Novgorod on November 26, continuing their campaign in search of points at home.
Former Spartak coach Guillermo Abascal commented on the impact of public scrutiny, explaining how criticism has influenced his approach and outlook in the weeks following the season’s early results.