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2023 Schedule
9-12-6, 8th in Russian Premier League
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Top Russian clubs fight to return to UEFA comps
The top four clubs in Russia's football league said they have filed an appeal to CAS against being banned from next season's European competitions.
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Soccer
Women's rankings: Fresh faces step up in Oshoala's absence
African women starred in Sweden, Mexico, Spain, France and Portugal, while Russia's league continued despite the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Russian Premier League
Nigeria's Chidera Ejuke has hit the ground running at CSKA Moscow
Chidera Ejuke joined CSKA Moscow from Heerenveen less than three weeks ago, but already he is making a habit of spectacular starts at a new club.
Russian Premier League
CSKA fined for racist abuse in first game back
Russian club CSKA Moscow were fined 100,000 rubles ($1,460) on Tuesday after fans racially abused Zenit St. Petersburg winger Malcom.
UEFA Champions League
Madrid suffer record European home loss
An inexperienced Real Madrid side were defeated 3-0 by CSKA Moscow in their final Champions League group stage game on Wednesday at the Bernabeu.
UEFA Champions League
Madrid, Roma through as CSKA lose vs. Plzen
Real Madrid and Roma reached the Champions League knockout stages before kicking a ball on Tuesday after CSKA Moscow lost 2-1 to Viktoria Plzen.
CSKA Moscow
Soccer
Pellegrini goal gives Roma win over 10-man CSKA
AS Roma put themselves on the brink of a place in the Champions League knockout stage with a win over CSKA Moscow.
UEFA Champions League
CSKA fans injured in Rome escalator accident
An escalator in a Rome metro station broke on Tuesday, injuring 20 people, most of them CSKA Moscow football fans, according to Italian police.
CSKA Moscow
Soccer
Dzeko the destroyer as Roma beat CSKA Moscow
Champions League
UEFA Champions League
Depleted Real Madrid stunned by CSKA Moscow
Defending champions Real Madrid fell to a stunning 1-0 defeat at CSKA Moscow in their second Champions League Group G game on Tuesday.
Igor Akinfeev
Soccer
Akinfeev retires from international football
Akinfeev earned 112 caps for his country since his debut in 2004 as an 18-year-old, according to the Russian Football Union.
UEFA Champions League
Vlasic equalises late as CSKA draw Plzen
CSKA Moscow salvaged a 2-2 draw with Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League on Wednesday after a penalty deep in stoppage time.
UEFA Champions League
UCL draw: Man United to face Ronaldo's Juventus
Juventus will face Man United in the Champions League group stage this season, giving Cristiano Ronaldo a chance to play against his former team.
CSKA Moscow
Soccer
Monaco sign Golovin from CSKA Moscow
Russia World Cup star Golovin was a reported target for Chelsea, but will likely be a direct replacement for departed Joao Moutinho at Monaco.
CSKA Moscow
Soccer
Monaco agree fee for WC star Golovin - sources
AS Monaco have agreed a fee for Russian star Aleksandr Golovin, who is expected to sign a five-year deal with the Ligue 1 club, sources tell ESPN.
FIFA World Cup
World Cup scouting spotlight: Wague, Bentancur, Fernandes
The World Cup made a star out of Kylian Mbappe but what about the under-the-radar talents hoping to impress in Russia? We pick out three that did.
FIFA World Cup
Musa banking on 'home' comforts in Moscow
Ahmed Musa says playing in Russia is like playing at home, and is hoping that advantage can help him lead the Super Eagles into the Last 16.
FIFA World Cup
Russia's Dzagoev could miss rest of WC - docs
Russia midfielder Alan Dzagoev is set to miss the rest of the World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury in their opening 5-0 win.
FIFA World Cup
Four players that could save Russia at the World Cup
Russia are approaching the World Cup in the wake of some shambolic preparations. There are, however, four players that will give the hosts hope.
CSKA hit by UEFA charges for Arsenal game
CSKA Moscow have been hit by three UEFA charges following their Europa League quarter-final against Arsenal on Thursday.
Arsenal beat CSKA to reach Europa semis
Arsenal survived a nervy second leg against CSKA Moscow in the Europa League quarterfinals to advance 6-3 on aggregate after drawing 2-2.
Arsenal made to sweat but advance to Europa semis
Arsenal were made to sweat by CSKA Moscow despite a 4-1 first-leg lead but held on to reach the Europa League semis and keep their UCL hopes alive.
Lacazette brace as Arsenal thrash CSKA Moscow
Aaron Ramsey and Alexandre Lacazette both scored twice as Arsenal opened their Europa League quarterfinal tie with a 4-1 home win over CSKA Moscow.
Ramsey dazzles as Arsenal thrash CSKA
Aaron Ramsey was again Arsenal's brightest star as the Gunners swept aside CSKA Moscow to put one foot in the Europa League semifinals.
Arsenal, CSKA meet amid a backdrop of fear
With Britain and Russian relations at a low ebb, the visiting fans made themselves heard at Arsenal but the final score gave them little to cheer.
2023-24 Russian Premier League Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zenit St Petersburg | 27 | 15 | 6 | 6 | +21 | 51 |
| Krasnodar | 27 | 14 | 8 | 5 | +15 | 50 |
| Dinamo Moscow | 27 | 14 | 8 | 5 | +11 | 50 |
| Lokomotiv Moscow | 27 | 11 | 11 | 5 | +8 | 44 |
| Spartak Moscow | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | +6 | 43 |
| Krylia Sovetov | 27 | 11 | 7 | 9 | +7 | 40 |
| Rostov | 27 | 11 | 7 | 9 | -1 | 40 |
| CSKA Moscow | 27 | 9 | 12 | 6 | +9 | 39 |
| Rubin Kazan | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | -7 | 38 |
| Akhmat Grozny | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | -8 | 32 |
| Nizhny Novgorod | 27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | -13 | 29 |
| Gazovik Orenburg | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | -5 | 29 |
| FC Ural Ekaterinburg | 27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | -14 | 28 |
| Fakel Voronezh | 27 | 6 | 10 | 11 | -9 | 28 |
| FC Baltika Kaliningrad | 27 | 7 | 5 | 15 | -5 | 26 |
| Sochi | 27 | 4 | 8 | 15 | -15 | 20 |
2023-24 Team Leaders
- Goals
- Assists
Rankings
Goal Difference15Tied-2nd
Goals Scored541st
Assists0Tied-1st
Goals Conceded3920th