The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the 2025/2026 Fonbet Russian Cup season. Spartak Moscow and FC Krasnodar have secured their places in the prestigious Super Final, which will determine the ultimate champion of the tournament.
Krasnodar punched their ticket to the final after a dramatic victory over Moscow's Dynamo. The decisive match, part of the RPL Path final, ended in a tense 0-0 draw after regular time. The outcome was ultimately decided by a penalty shootout, where Krasnodar held their nerve to triumph 6-5. The match took place at the Ozon Arena in Krasnodar, with Artem Chistyakov from Azov serving as the head referee.
A day prior to Krasnodar's success, Spartak Moscow had already booked their place in the Super Final. They achieved this by winning a heated Moscow derby against CSKA. A single goal was enough to secure a 1-0 victory in the final of the Regions Path, sending Spartak through to the next stage of the competition.
These two results mean that Spartak Moscow and Krasnodar will now face each other directly in a winner-takes-all encounter. The Super Final will be the culminating match of the entire Russian Cup campaign for this season, with both teams vying for the coveted trophy.
The highly anticipated Super Final is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 24. The chosen venue for this climactic event is the iconic Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, a fitting stage for such a significant match.
Fans of both clubs will be eagerly awaiting this clash, as it represents the final hurdle in their quest for cup glory. The match promises to be a captivating contest between two of the country's top footballing sides.
Based on reporting from Чемпионат.com.
