The post-match analysis after Spartak Moscow faced a crushing defeat against Krylya Sovetov in the 10th round of the Russian Premier League featured a stark assessment from head coach Guillermo Abascal. In a press conference that followed the game, he labeled the performance as the worst red-white display he has overseen during his tenure, underscoring the gravity of the setback for the club and its supporters this season.
Asked whether the loss represented the lowest ebb of his leadership, Abascal did not shy away from the honest verdict. He acknowledged that while there were a few moments of positive play, they were overshadowed by the opponent capitalizing on every scoring chance. The coach emphasized that the team must respond decisively to such a defeat, stressing that words alone would not solve the issue. Action, he warned, is now required, and the focus must shift from discussion to concrete improvement on the training ground and in forthcoming matches.
Spartak were defeated 0-4 by Krylya Sovetov. The hosts were relentless, with Yuri Gorshkov delivering a brace that effectively sealed the result, while Benjamin Garre and Vladislav Shitov, a product of Spartak’s own development system, added one goal each. The outcome consolidated Krylya Sovetov’s position in the league table, as they moved to 21 points and placed themselves second, three points behind leaders Krasnodar. Spartak, by contrast, found themselves entrenched in fifth place on 18 points, a position that many players and fans found unacceptable given the expectations around the club this season.
There has been prior discussion surrounding Abascal’s future should results not improve, with early speculation that Spartak could turn to Valery Karpin or Stanislav Cherchesov as potential replacements. Such talk reflects the high-pressure environment at a club with a storied history and strong aspirations. The latest setback has intensified those conversations, and management will no doubt weigh several options as they plan the next steps to restore competitiveness and credibility to the team on all fronts.