Former midfielder for CSKA and Zenit, **Vladislav Radimov**, expressed his views on the favorite in the match for Round 16 of the Russian Premier League between the army team and Spartak.

**— Who do you see as the favorite?**
— CSKA. Oblakov, Moises, and Alves are returning. The space that Spartak typically gives to their opponents aligns well with CSKA’s style of play. A gift? I believe so. Moreover, I don’t think [acting head coach of Spartak] Vadim Romanov will make significant changes to the lineup, as he currently lacks the resources to do so, — Radimov stated during a broadcast on “Match Premier.”

Spartak is currently in sixth place in the Russian Premier League standings for the 2025/2026 season, having accumulated 25 points from 15 matches. Meanwhile, CSKA is positioned second, with 33 points from the same number of games.