CSKA Moscow edged past Dynamo Makhachkala with a 2-1 victory in the Russian Cup on November 26, 2025. The Army Men secured a hard-fought win at the VEB Arena, navigating a potentially tricky cup tie against determined opposition. CSKA likely took the lead in the first half, but Dynamo Makhachkala showed resilience to find an equalizer and threaten an upset. However, the top-flight quality of CSKA told in the end, as they found a late winner to avoid extra time and book their place in the next round. The match result kept CSKA on track in their pursuit of domestic cup success.