Zenit Holds Clear Lead as RPL Climax Approaches

Football analyst and former Rostov coach Sergei Balakhnin discussed how the final standings in the Russian Premier League will likely shape up as the season concludes. His reading of the table centers on Zenit Saint Petersburg maintaining a clear edge rather than being chased down by rivals in the sprint to the finish. Balakhnin notes that the championship race has shifted from a dramatic chase to a steady, persistent lead by Zenit, whose current cushion makes a late surge by opponents improbable. He points out that Zenit possesses a comfortable advantage in both form and points and is unlikely to surrender ground to any challenger in the closing rounds, according to Euro-Football.Ru. Balakhnin stresses that the race is not merely about the title but also about how clubs position themselves for European qualification and future seasons, underscoring the strategic nature of the season’s tail end.