Spartak Moscow’s head coach Guillermo Abascal is slated to receive a €1.5 million bonus if the team clinches both the Russian Premier League title and the Russian Cup in the current season, according to Euro-Football.Ru. The arrangement underscores Spartak’s ambition to secure domestic silverware under his leadership and reflects the club’s broader prize-focused approach this campaign.
During the 19th round of the Russian Premier League, Spartak Moscow edged Fakel Voronezh 3-2, cementing their status as a top contender in Russia’s top flight. The capital club sits second in the league table, boasting 12 victories, four draws, and three losses, for a total of 40 points from 19 matches. The race at the summit remains tightly contested as Zenit Saint Petersburg leads with 45 points. Spartak continues to press, aiming to close the gap in the remaining fixtures and maximize their chances of lifting the league trophy this season.
Zenit faces a key encounter in the next round of the league on March 12 in Saint Petersburg, with Khimki, a Moscow-area club, awaiting them. The result of this clash could have a significant impact on the momentum of both teams as the finish line approaches, potentially reshaping the title race and the European qualification landscape for the following season.
In the national cup competition, Spartak has reached the semi-finals of the top tier, the Russian Cup, through the RPL Road route. Their upcoming challenge is against Ural Yekaterinburg, with two legs scheduled to determine which club advances to the final stages. The semi-final ties promise high-intensity football as Spartak aims to capitalize on home-venue advantages and their current form to progress further in the tournament.
Abascal took charge of Spartak ahead of the season, bringing experience from past coaching roles in European football. Before joining Spartak, the Spanish tactician had spells with Volos in Greece and Basel in Switzerland, experiences that have contributed to his tactical philosophy and adaptability within the Russian league. Recently, his contract with Spartak was extended, accompanied by a salary increase that reflects the club’s confidence in his project and the team’s potential for achieving major trophies.
Earlier in the season, Spartak forward Quincy Promes commented on the team’s performance in a victory over Fakel during the 19th round of the Russian Premier League, expressing belief in their capability to challenge for silverware throughout the campaign. The overall mood around the squad remains optimistic, with players and staff focused on maintaining form and collective effort as they navigate the demanding schedule and the stakes of competing on multiple fronts this year.