Four RPL teams played friendly matches on 15 February.
Akhmat 3-1 & 1-1 Chayka
In Turkey Akhmat played two matches against Chayka of the FNL-2, the only third-tier representative left in the Russian Cup. In the first game, Andrey Talalaev's team ran out 3-1 winners thanks to goals by Artem Arkhipov, Islam Alsultanov and Artem Timofeev. Denis Gribanov replied for Chaika.
The second game was held behind closed doors and ended in a 1-1 draw. Akhmat took the lead in the 20th minute through Andrey Semenov's goal, before Chayka hit back in the 64th thanks to Ivan Oleynikov's strike. Akhmat will continue to train in Turkey until 24 February.
Dynamo 2-2 Vendsyssel
The Blue-Whites drew with Vendsyssel from the Danish first division at their Turkish training camp. Sandro Schwarz's team conceded in the 16th minute, but by half-time they were back in front thanks to Konstantin Tyukavin’s two goals, scored in the 19th and 30th minutes. After the break, the Danish side equalised. On 17 February, Dynamo will play two matches - against Alania and Rubin (behind closed doors).
Rostov 2-0 Molde
Rostov achieved a second victory in six games at the camp in Marbella against the four-time champions of Norway. Dmitry Poloz opened the scoring in the 24th minute, and Ali Sowe scored in the 57th. Rostov’s last opponents in Spain are Krasnodar, with the RPL rivals’ match to take place on 20 February.
Krasnodar 2-3 Sarpsborg 08
After four consecutive victories at their Spanish training camp, Krasnodar were defeated by Sarpsborg, who finished eighth in the Norwegian championship in 2021. Daniel Farke's team led from the 15th minute after Alexey Ionov's goal, but then conceded three times, before Vladimir Ilyin reduced the gap in the 64th minute. Krasnodar will finish the training camp in Spain on 20 February against Rostov.
The schedule of training camps and friendly matches during the winter break is in the "Winter Camps" section
Photo: Magomed Abasov / Akhmat