On 23 January, three RPL teams played friendly matches.

FC Rostov 1-2 Rodina Moscow
Rostov goal: Chernov (66)

FC Orenburg 5-1 FC Struga Trim-Lum
Orenburg goals: Sivakov (30), Vorobyev (45), Stolbov (pen 51), Perez (55), Obukhov (pen 62)

Dynamo Moscow 2-1 Slovan Bratislava
Dynamo goals: Chavez (20), Chupayov (40)

Who will play on 24 January

Fakel Voronezh vs Korea Republic U-23
Lokomotiv Moscow vs Akron Togliatti
Fakel Voronezh vs FC Koper
Krylia Sovetov Samara vs KF Gostivari
Zenit St. Petersburg vs Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors