The former Manchester United forward from England has publicly stated that Moscow Spartak Moscow will not crack the top three in this season’s Russian Premier League. Metatations.
“The most entertaining team for me is Spartak.” He also noted that the red and whites are likely to finish fourth or fifth, a position they will claim again each season, in his view.
In the most recent round, Spartak suffered a 0-2 defeat at the hands of Fakel Voronezh.
The match unfolded at the Central Trade Union Stadium in Voronezh.
Early in the second half, in the 70th minute, Spartak defender Srdjan Babic received a second yellow card, which earned him a sending off. Evgeny Markov, a forward for the Voronezh side, converted the ensuing penalty to break the deadlock. Then, in the 84th minute, Maxim Maximov extended the home team’s lead, effectively sealing the result for Fakel.
The online broadcast of the game was provided by socialbites.ca.
Looking ahead, Spartak is scheduled to face Lokomotiv Moscow in the next round, while Fakel will play Akhmat Grozny. It marks another challenging hurdle for Spartak as they navigate a season where consistency remains elusive.
There was prior commentary suggesting that Spartak had not been viewed as serious title contenders at that time, underscoring the broader expectations surrounding the club this season. It remains a talking point among analysts and fans alike as the campaign progresses.