Premier Liga 2024/2025, all matches

The Russian Premier League (RPL) is the top division of Russian football, founded in 2001, replacing the previous Russian Championship. The league consists of 16 teams competing for the championship title in a season that runs from July to May of the following year.

Zenit Saint Petersburg has been the dominant club in recent years, having won the championship title seven times in the last ten seasons, including the 2023/2024 season. In total, Zenit has won 10 championship titles, making them one of the most successful clubs in the history of the RPL.

Spartak Moscow remains the most decorated club in the history of Russian football, having won 10 championship titles, the most recent of which was won in the 2016/2017 season. CSKA Moscow is also one of the leading clubs in the RPL with six championship titles.

Artem Dzyuba, one of the most significant players in the history of the RPL, has repeatedly become the league's top scorer. In the 2019/2020 season, he scored 17 goals, helping Zenit win the title. Aleksandr Kerzhakov, a former Zenit striker, holds the record for the most goals in the history of the league, having scored 138 goals.

The Russian Premier League is known for its tense derbies. The Moscow derby between Spartak and CSKA is one of the most anticipated matches of the season. These games always attract a lot of attention from fans and often determine the leaders of the championship.

An interesting fact is that Lokomotiv Moscow, led by Yuri Semin, was able to win the championship in the 2017/2018 season, which was their first title in the last 14 years. This underlines the unpredictability and competitiveness of the RPL.

In recent years, Russian clubs have demonstrated stable results on the international stage. CSKA Moscow and Zenit regularly participate in the UEFA Champions League group stages, while Krasnodar and Lokomotiv have shown decent results in the UEFA Europa League.

The RPL is also a platform for the development of young talent. Many players, such as Aleksandr Golovin and Aleksey Miranchuk, began their careers in the Russian league before moving to top European clubs. Golovin currently plays for Monaco, while Miranchuk plays for Atalanta in Serie A.

In addition, the RPL is actively introducing modern technology and infrastructure. In recent years, new stadiums have been built, such as VTB Arena in Moscow and Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg, which improves the conditions for fans and contributes to the development of football in Russia.

The Russian Premier League continues to develop, maintaining a high level of competition and attracting the attention of fans not only in Russia but also abroad. The league remains an important part of Russian sport, offering exciting matches and demonstrating a high level of football skill.