Spartak Moscow and Khimki, a club from the Moscow region, finalized their squads for the 27th round of the Russian Premier League. This information comes from Sports Express. The match is scheduled for today, May 13, with kickoff at 14:00 Moscow time at the Khimki Arena. Express.
Khimki will line up Mitryushkin, Lystsov, Golubovich, Andrade, Antic, Skvortsov, Melentievich, Guliyev, Mirzov, Bikel, Dolgov in defense, midfield, and attack. Spartak Moscow, meanwhile, will field Selikhov, Denisov, Chernov, Litvinov, Tavaresh, Martins, Zinkovsky, Prutsev, Promes, Balde, Sobolev. Express.
Through 26 rounds, Spartak has accumulated 49 points, placing the red and white squad fourth in the standings. Khimki holds 17 points and sits around the 15th position in the table. These standings set up a contrast in form and expectations for the fast approaching fixture. Express.
Looking ahead to the next round, Guillermo Abascal’s group is slated to meet CSKA on May 21, while Khimki is scheduled to face Akhmat Grozny on May 20. The schedule adds intrigue as both teams look to gain momentum toward the closing stages of the season. Express.
A former Moscow goalkeeper, Khasanbi Bidzhev, commented on the potential impact of the absence of Brazilian players from Zenit, suggesting it could influence Krasnodar’s approach in the 27th round match of the RPL. The remark reflects how squad availability can shift tactical plans late in the campaign. Express.