CSKA Moscow and Baltika Kaliningrad played to a 1-1 draw in their Russian Cup fixture on September 18, 2025. The evenly matched contest means the tie will be decided by a penalty shootout or a replay, as neither side could find a winning goal. CSKA took the lead in the first half with a well-taken finish, but Baltika showed great determination to fight back. The visitors equalized midway through the second half, capitalizing on a defensive error. Both teams had chances to win it in the closing stages, with CSKA hitting the post and Baltika forcing a good save, but the match ended all square. The draw sets up a tense conclusion to this cup encounter.