CSKA Moscow won a thrilling Moscow derby 3-2 against Spartak Moscow in the Russian Premier League on October 5th, 2025. In a classic encounter at the VEB Arena, CSKA came out on top in a five-goal thriller that had major implications for the top of the table. Spartak started brightly and took an early lead, sending their traveling fans into raptures. CSKA responded with two quick goals before halftime to turn the game on its head. The second half saw Spartak equalize to set up a grandstand finish, but CSKA found a late winner in the 85th minute to claim the derby bragging rights. The victory propelled CSKA into the upper echelons of the Premier League table, while dealing a blow to Spartak's own ambitions. The CSKA coach celebrated his team's resilience, while the Spartak manager bemoaned defensive errors at critical moments.