Spartak vs Zenit: Rainy Prelude to a Russian Premier League Showdown

Fans gathered outside Spartak metro station as fans from the red-and-white camp prepared for a high-stakes clash with Zenit in the fifth round of the Russian Premier League. The crowd swelled at the station lobby as rain kept people indoors, creating a packed atmosphere before the kickoff. Police urged supporters to disperse from the subway entrance, but pockets of fans remained in the vicinity, sparking a tense scene ahead of the match.