On 21 February, two friendly matches with RPL teams participation had been played in UAE.

Spartak Moscow 4-0 FC Astana
Spartak goals: Marochkin (OG 16), Promes (26, 31, 45)

FC Rostov 0-1 FC Pari Nizhny Novgorod
Goal: Pari NN – Varganov (90+4)

Who will play on 22 February

FC Krasnodar vs Torpedo Moscow
Rubin Kazan vs Rodina Moscow