Spartak Moscow Advances as RPL Season Rounds Up
Franco Camozzi, once an adviser to Leonid Fedun who once led Spartak Moscow, highlighted the team’s offensive drive in the Russian Premier League as the red and white secured a place in the Russian Cup semi finals with a win in the second leg of the 1/4 final. The setting was in the capital, where Lokomotiv hosted, turning the tie into a showcase of resilience and tactical discipline from Spartak.
Guillermo Abascal’s squad had already dispatched their opponents in the first leg with a 1 0 victory and carried that momentum into the return match, where they expanded the aggregate score to 4 2 on February 27. This result sealed their semifinal spot and demonstrated Spartak’s effectiveness in turning solid defensive structure into brisk attacking play. Lokomotiv is now focused on its continued campaign in the competition, as the grid progresses and the lower half of the bracket moves into sharper focus.
The match drew praise from observers after a spirited performance from Spartak. One analyst in sports media summed it up by noting the team’s energy and cohesion, suggesting that the upcoming fixtures would reveal whether this can be kept up as the season unfolds in earnest.
After 17 rounds in the RPL, Spartak sits firmly in second place with 36 points, while the leaders, Zenit Saint Petersburg, hold a six point advantage. The next league test sees Spartak traveling to Yekaterinburg to face Ural, a fixture set to take place in early March as both teams push to optimize their league positions and European qualification prospects. This stretch could prove pivotal in the battle for the top of the table and in shaping final standings as the campaign nears its critical phase.
In recent remarks, former Spartak confidant Leonid Fedun commented on the team’s performance in the clash against Lokomotiv, expressing satisfaction with the tactical approach and the players’ execution. The assessment underscored a belief that the current form is aligned with broader ambitions for the season and the club’s long term development strategy.