The upcoming Russian Premier League clash between Spartak Moscow and Krylia Sovetov Samara is set to go ahead despite the frigid conditions. This update comes from the official press service of Krylia Sovetov Samara, relayed by Championship.
The forecast indicates Moscow temperatures around minus 11.5 degrees Celsius, yet the match will proceed as planned, according to the club’s announcement.
In the current Russian Premier League standings, Spartak sits seventh with 27 points. Krasnodar leads the table with 35 points, while Zenit Saint Petersburg holds second on 33 points. Dinamo Moscow is in the top three with 31 points, and Krylia Sovetov occupy fifth place with 29 points ahead of this fixture.
The Spartak versus Krylia Sovetov game, which will be the final match for both clubs in 2023, is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, December 9, at 14:00 Moscow time. The game will be overseen by referee Pavel Kukuyan. Spartak head coach Guillermo Abascal will be absent from this match due to a disqualification sanction.
Earlier in the season, Spartak debuted a New Year’s kit titled Wings of the Soviets, signaling a festive look for the squad as the calendar turns toward 2024.