Famous Russian actor and dedicated Spartak Moscow supporter Alexander Petrov has revealed his plans to contact fellow actor and CSKA fan Sergei Burunov after Spartak's narrow victory in the Russian Cup. The red-and-white team secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over their city rivals in the final of the Regions Path of the Fonbet Russian Cup.
The highly anticipated Moscow derby took place at the Lukoil Arena, with referee Kirill Levnikov from Saint Petersburg officiating the crucial cup tie. Spartak's victory means they advance to the Russian Cup Superfinal, where they will face either Krasnodar or Dynamo Moscow.
Despite the intense rivalry between the two Moscow clubs, Petrov emphasized that he has no intention of gloating over his colleague's team's defeat. Instead, the actor expressed his desire to offer support and comfort to Burunov following CSKA's elimination from the tournament.
"I haven't written anything to Sergei Burunov after the match yet. Maybe I'll send him a smiley face. I won't tease him—I'll calm him down and support him," Petrov told Championship correspondent Maria Kutsubeeva.
The match result marks a significant moment for Spartak Moscow, who now have a chance to claim silverware in the Russian Cup. Meanwhile, CSKA's journey in the competition comes to an end with this narrow defeat to their cross-town rivals.
The Russian Cup continues to deliver exciting matchups and dramatic storylines, with Spartak now awaiting the outcome of the other semifinal to learn their Superfinal opponent. The tournament remains a key focus for Russian football fans as the season progresses.
Based on reporting from Чемпионат.com.