Denis Glushakov, one of the former captains of the Moscow "Spartak" team, expressed his opinion on which club is more popular in Russia. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
He explained the difference between the "Spartak" and "Zenit" teams. According to Glushakov, "Spartak" is considered the most popular team in Russia.
This team has many fans and enjoys great attention throughout the country. While "Zenit" is mainly popular in St. Petersburg, "Spartak" is loved and followed across all of Russia.
Denis Glushakov has won the Russian championship and the Super Cup with "Spartak," as well as earned bronze medals in the Russian Premier League. He also noted that in the 1990s, the "Spartak" team successfully participated in European competitions, further enhancing its reputation.
In the first round of the 2025/2026 season, "Spartak" defeated Makhachkala "Dinamo" 1:0 at home. Meanwhile, "Zenit" achieved victory by beating "Rostov" 2:1 at home.
These results show an interesting situation at the start of the Russian football season.
