Spartak Moscow secured a convincing 3-1 victory over city rivals Lokomotiv Moscow in a Russian Cup derby clash on November 7, 2025. The match, held at the Otkritie Bank Arena, saw Spartak assert their superiority with a dynamic attacking display to advance in the tournament. The home side opened the scoring in the first half and doubled their lead shortly after the break, effectively putting the game beyond Lokomotiv's reach. A late goal from the visitors provided a brief moment of hope, but Spartak quickly restored their two-goal cushion to seal the win. This result gave Spartak crucial bragging rights and momentum in their quest for cup silverware.