"Can Rubin prevent Petersburgers from winning the Cup? In tournaments, even those who don't play much can gain valuable experience, which leaves room for surprises. After our last league match, we realized that we had to stay consistent until the end. However, after the first half, we loosened our grip a little and this decision came back to haunt us.
How to contain Glushenkov? In the first half of this match, we used a low defensive block, which deprived them of real opportunities. There are strategies to neutralize any player. After all, even Messi had a hard time during his trip to Kazan. With the right tactics and mindset, it is quite possible.
Is Glushenkov the Russian Messi of the moment? We have seen our share of players like him, but Glushenkov is truly one of a kind," Ivanov said, according to Match TV. In the first round of the group stage, Rubin beat Akron Togliatti 4-0, while Zenit beat Fakel Voronezh 3-0. Earlier this season, the two teams met in the second round of the Russian Premier League, and the blue-white-blues won the match 4-0.
