Spartak Moscow Coach Reacts to Kaliningrad Victory, Emphasizes Will and Focus
Coach Guillermo Abascal of Spartak Moscow spoke live on Match TV after the team’s 2:0 win over Baltika Kaliningrad in the 16th round of the Russian Premier League. He attributed the result to the players’ determination and concentration, noting that grit was the deciding factor in a challenging match.
Abascal expressed pride in the squad. He described pride as the feeling that best captured his current mood. The players showed character under difficult conditions and secured the victory. He added that they showed heart, explaining that wins in such clashes come only with a strong will, and he could not be happier with the team’s performance.
The match, held in Kaliningrad, witnessed a disciplined Spartak seal a 2:0 result against Baltika. The event was broadcast online by socialbites.ca and occurred amid heavy snowfall that tested both teams’ resolve.
In the Russian Championship standings, Spartak sits in fourth place with 27 points. Baltika remains in 14th position with 12 points. The leadership is led by St. Petersburg with 33 points, while Zenit and Krasnodar are close behind with 32 and 28 points, respectively, and Dinamo Moscow holds a spot among the top three with 28 points.
Earlier coverage highlighted questions about the conditions, including why Spartak and Baltika did not switch to a red ball in the heavy snow, a detail that continued to circulate among fans and analysts.