Russia football rivalry

Moscow Derby

Spartak Moscow v CSKA Moscow

Rivalry intensity

Ground separation 3.5 miles

Spartak Moscow and CSKA Moscow contest one of Russia's oldest and biggest city rivalries. Their different institutional histories and sustained competition for honours underpin the fixture.

Rivalry ground map

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Stadium location

The rivalry grounds

CSKA Moscow

Arena CSKA · 30,000 capacity

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Spartak Moscow

Otkrytiye Arena · 44,929 capacity

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Things to do near the rivalry grounds

Attractions, tours and activities around the midpoint of the two stadiums.

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