CSKA Moscow edged past Baltika Kaliningrad with a 1-0 win in the Russian Premier League on September 28, 2025. A solitary first-half goal was enough for the Army Men to claim a hard-fought victory at the VEB Arena. The match-winning moment came from a moment of individual quality, as a CSKA forward cut inside from the left and fired a low shot into the far corner. Baltika defended resolutely for the remainder of the game and even created a few half-chances of their own, but CSKA's defense held firm to secure a clean sheet. The three points are vital for CSKA's ambitions of returning to European competition, while Baltika will take heart from a disciplined performance despite the narrow defeat.