Moscow legend Spartak Yegor Titov addressed the squad as the new Russian Premier League season loomed. The veteran reminded the players that the league presents its own tension, and the season would only be won through disciplined, focused play. He spoke of the diamond on the club crest and the weight of expectations carried by Spartak fans, noting that the Starostin brothers watched from the stands and would hold each player to account for every performance.
In the 2023/24 campaign, Spartak finished fifth in the Russian Championship with 50 points. Under the leadership of Dejan Stankovic, the team prepared for the next chapter, opening the season with an away clash in Orenburg. The opening round pitted Spartak against the host team from Orenburg, a match scheduled for July 21, a pivotal opportunity to set the tone for the campaign ahead.
Earlier, in spring 2022, football governance bodies made a decisive move, suspending the participation of the Russian national team and all Russian clubs in competitions overseen by FIFA and UEFA. This moment reshaped the competitive landscape and forced clubs to navigate a period of adaptation within alternate structures and calendars.
In preparation for the 2024/25 season, Spartak unveiled its kit for the coming term, signaling readiness to compete under the evolving conditions while reinforcing the club’s identity and heritage. The kit reveal contributed to the club’s broader message of continuity and ambition as it moved into a new phase of its domestic and international presence. This period underscored the importance of unity, resilience, and strategic planning as the squad sought to translate historical prestige into contemporary success.