CSKA Moscow secured a 2-1 victory over Lokomotiv Moscow in their recent derby match, marking their first encounter in the Fonbet Russian Football Cup. The highly anticipated game took place at the VEB Arena on 3rd Peschanaya Street.

The match saw a packed stadium with 24,256 fans in attendance, thanks to the absence of Fan ID requirements for cup games.

Milan Gajic put CSKA ahead in the 31st minute, scoring with a precise shot into the lower corner following a pass from Kirill Glebov.

Lokomotiv Moscow responded in the 68th minute with Alexey Batrakov converting a penalty, leveling the score.

Kirill Glebov, the 19-year-old midfielder, secured the win for CSKA in the 79th minute, adding a goal to his earlier assist. This goal secured the victory for the current Russian Football Cup holders, CSKA Moscow.