Today's RPL match results: "Krasnodar" triumphs over "Rubin", while "Lokomotiv" and "Orenburg" battle to a draw.
Football Frenzy in the Russian Championship!
Last weekend was a thrilling one in the 2024/25 Russian Championship, with some exciting matches that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Let's delve into the highlights!
Firstly, "Lokomotiv" and "Orenburg" played to a draw in the 27th round at the "RZD Arena." The first half ended goalless, but things heated up in the second half. Sergei Pinyayev scored for "Loko" in the 57th minute, but the hosts were reduced to ten men when Artem Timofeev received his second yellow card on the 64th minute. Orenburg capitalized on their numerical advantage, equalizing in the 66th minute thanks to Alexei Tatayev's goal.
Interestingly, "Lokomotiv" fielded an all-Russian starting lineup for the first time this season. According to the "Cypherscope" Telegram channel, the last time "Loko" had 11 Russians in their lineup was on March 16, 2002, against "Saturn" (2:0). Earlier, "Lokomotiv" led the league in minutes given to Russian players, with a 79.5% share.
While "Lokomotiv" remains sixth with 46 points, "Orenburg" is 15th with 18 points. In the 28th round, "Orenburg" will host "Khimki" on May 10, and "Lokomotiv" will visit "Fakel" in Voronezh the next day.
Elsewhere, "Krasnodar" and "Rubin Kazan" clashed, resulting in a 2:1 win for the hosts. Krasnodar led 2:0 at halftime thanks to Eduard Spertsyan's penalty and Vitinho's goal from a free kick. Rubin pulled one back through Ilya Ryzhkov in the 83rd minute.
"Krasnodar" won their third game in a row, currently leading the table with 61 points. "Rubin" is seventh with 39 points. In the 28th round, "Krasnodar" will visit CSKA on May 10, while "Rubin" will host Rostov the next day.
Looking ahead, the 27th round continues this week, with exciting matches such as "Fakel" vs. "Spartak" (14:00 Moscow time), "Akhmat" vs. CSKA (16:30), "Zenit" vs. "Pari Nizhny Novgorod" (19:30), and "Khimki" vs. "Rostov" (19:30).
It's worth noting that with the 2024/25 season well underway, there seems to be some inconsistency in the standings across various sources. As of early May, available standings show conflicting data, which could be due to hypothetical projections, interim results, or data inconsistencies. Keep an eye on official league channels for updates as the season progresses.
Happy watching, football fans! Make sure to catch all the action as these teams battle it out for the coveted championship title!
- Lokomotiv fielded an all-Russian starting lineup for the first time this season, several years after their last instance of an all-Russian team in 2002.
- The new arrangement came during the 27th round of the Russian Championship, where Lokomotiv played against Orenburg at the RZD Arena.
- Despite Sergei Pinyayev's goal for Lokomotiv in the 57th minute, they ended the match with a draw, with Orenburg leveling the score through Alexei Tatayev's goal after a red card was issued to Artem Timofeev.
- As a result, Lokomotiv remains in sixth place with 46 points, while Orenburg stays in 15th with 18 points.
- Krasnodar, on the other hand, demonstrated their dominance with a 2:1 win over Rubin Kazan, extending their lead at the top of the league with 61 points, as Rubin remains stuck at seventh place with 39 points.
