Krasnodar vs Zenit, April 20th 2019. Photo: fckrasnodar.ru For some weeks now, Russian football fans have been looking ahead to match week 24 as the season defining round. With the Moscow derby between Lokomotiv and CSKA followed by Krasnodar vs Zenit on the Saturday, the top four would square off between one another in matches which will shape the race for the title and Champions League spot. The Moscow derby started well, going in at half time at 1-1, but then fizzled out in the second … [Read more...]
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