Spartak Moscow vs Zenit St Petersburg Highlights - August 23, 2026

Spartak Moscow beat Zenit St Petersburg 2-0 in Russian Premier League on August 23, 2026.

The match was played at Lukoil Arena. Roman Zobnin (38') scored for Spartak Moscow.

An own goal from Wilmar Barrios also went down on the scoresheet.

Spartak Moscow went into the game in position 2, on 12 points. They had won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 in their previous five.

Spartak Moscow arrived unbeaten in 3. At kick-off Zenit St Petersburg stood in position 4 with 9 points.

Their previous five had brought 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. That run had left Zenit St Petersburg 3 games without defeat.

Wilmar Barrios turned the ball into his own net (12'). Wendel was booked for Zenit St Petersburg (21').

Roman Zobnin found the net for Spartak Moscow (38').

After the break, the referee cautioned Marquinhos of Spartak Moscow on 48 minutes. Roman Zobnin was booked for Spartak Moscow (63').

Maksim Glushenkov was sent off for Zenit St Petersburg (88'). Substitutions: Spartak Moscow 5, Zenit St Petersburg 5.

Zenit St Petersburg controlled 59.6% of possession. Spartak Moscow had 15 shots with 4 on target, while Zenit St Petersburg had 13 and 2.

Goalkeeper saves: Spartak Moscow 2, Zenit St Petersburg 3. Corners: Spartak Moscow 4, Zenit St Petersburg 4.

Zenit St Petersburg completed the most passes, 482 in total at 85.5% accuracy. The referee produced 9 yellow cards.