Juan Carlos Carcedo leads Spartak Moscow to Russian Cup victory

Spanish manager Juan Carlos Carcedo has secured the Russian Cup title with Spartak Moscow. Carcedo, who previously coached Pafos FC, took charge of the Moscow club in January 2026. The final match against Krasnodar concluded in a 1-1 draw after both regular and extra time. The championship was decided via a penalty shootout, which Spartak Moscow won 4-3. This victory marks the first major trophy for the club in four years. Despite initial skepticism surrounding his appointment, Carcedo successfully led the team to this win. Players celebrated the result on the pitch following the final penalty kick.