Kuban Krasnodar edged out FK Kaluga 2-1 in an International Club Friendly match played on February 21, 2026. The Russian side secured a hard-fought victory on home turf, using the match as a key part of their pre-season preparations. Kuban took control of the match with two first-half goals, displaying efficient attacking play. FK Kaluga improved after the break and managed to pull a goal back, making for a tense final twenty minutes. However, the home team's defense stood firm to see out the win. The match result provides Kuban Krasnodar with positive momentum, while FK Kaluga can take heart from a competitive second-half performance against a strong opponent.