Spartak Moscow scored a major victory over its rival Lokomotiv Moscow in the capital derby match, as the match ended 4-0 in favor of Spartak. Goals were scored in the first half from 11 minutes to 45 minutes, and then in the second half from 76 minutes, giving the red team a clean victory, raising its score to 26 points and placing it in fourth place in the Russian Premier League table.
The game started with a surprising mistake when Lokomotiv striker Alexander Rudenko scored an own goal in the 11th minute, giving Spartak an early start in the game. Spanish defender Victor Parada not only scored his second goal in the 33rd minute, but it was his first goal since joining the team last July, after moving from Spain's Alaves. Then, Manfred Ugalde added the third goal in the 45th minute, and Ezequiel Barco completed the four goals in the 76th minute through a penalty kick.
This result demonstrates a historic achievement for Spartak, as this is the fourth consecutive victory over Lokomotiv in official competitions, including the Russian Cup. This is also the largest victory by four goals over its opponent since its 8-1 victory in the Soviet League in 1979, and this victory becomes the largest in the history of confrontations between the two teams in the modern Russian league.
In terms of rankings, Spartak raises its score to 26 points, which places it in fourth place, while Lokomotiv's score is frozen at 11 points in fourteenth place, a position close to the relegation play-off zone. Lokomotiv is expected to host Rubin Kazan in the next round on November 6, while Spartak will host Akron Tolyatti at home on November 8.
With this victory, Spartak Moscow remains at the forefront of the title competition, while Lokomotiv faces major challenges in its attempts to return to the top list. The competition in the Russian Premier League will continue in the coming days, with the derby between these two teams expected to remain one of the highlights of the table.