Cup Winners from Russia and Their Respective Victories:
Updating the Fonbet Cup of Russia Drama: CSKA Moscow and Lokomotiv Moscow Tie for Most Titles
In a thrilling finale, CSKA Moscow emerged triumphant in this year's Fonbet Cup of Russia, tying the record for most titles held with fellow powerhouse club Lokomotiv Moscow. As of 2025, the two clubs stand shoulder-to-shoulder with nine coveted trophies under their belts.
Since the inception of the competition in 1992, ten different teams have claimed victory, including Tosno, Terek, Torpedo, Rubin Kazan, Dynamo Moscow, Rostov, Spartak, Zenit St. Petersburg, with the more recent addition of CSKA Moscow.
CSKA's annual success story includes triumphs in 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011, and 2013, as well as two decades ago in 2004. The team's latest victory came in a nail-biting 2023 penalty shootout against Krasnodar.
The team's star goalkeeper, Igor Akinfeev, has now etched his name in the history books, boasting not just one, but an impressive 22 accolades in his career.
In an unusual twist of fate, Zenit St. Petersburg claimed the title last year, defeating Baltika Kaliningrad 2-1 in the Superfinal.
Historically, several clubs have excelled in the Russian Cup. CSKA and Lokomotiv, hold a unique position at the top, having emerged victorious time and time again. However, it's essential to note that other clubs, such as Spartak and Zenit, have also boasted multiple victories in the competition. For a more detailed, year-by-year breakdown, consult dedicated sports databases or official Russian football federation resources.
The last word goes to the fans, who breathed fire and fortune into the game, witnessing history being written live as CSKA Moscow and Lokomotiv Moscow continue to dominantly lead the pack in the annals of the Fonbet Cup of Russia.
In the ever-competitive realm of European leagues, both CSKA Moscow and Lokomotiv Moscow have demonstrated their prowess in sports, particularly football, having each won a remarkable nine Fonbet Cup of Russia titles since its inception in 1992.
Following their latest victory in 2023, the two clubs stand as the most successful teams in the history of the Fonbet Cup, with their titles echoing within the arena and beyond.