CSKA Moscow secured a 2-0 away win against Baltika Kaliningrad in the Russian Cup on August 28th, 2025, advancing to the next round with a professional performance. The Army Men navigated a potentially tricky away tie with efficiency, using their experience to see off a determined Baltika side. CSKA broke the deadlock midway through the first half with a well-worked goal, allowing them to play with more control and patience. Baltika Kaliningrad pushed for an equalizer in the second half, but CSKA's defense held firm before sealing the match result with a late second goal on the counter-attack. The clean sheet was as important as the victory for CSKA, demonstrating their defensive resilience in a knockout environment. This result kept CSKA on track for a potential cup triumph, a key objective for their season. The CSKA manager praised his team's maturity, while the Baltika coach acknowledged the quality of the opposition but was proud of his team's effort.