Solomon Kvirkvelia, central defender of “Rubin” Kazan, noted in the interview with the club’s official website that the full tribune gives him an extra power. Besides, he said that after defeating “Spartak” Moscow in the previous round “Rubin” meets the match against CSKA with elevated mood.

“After losing three times in a row, we had not so good psychological mood. In the matches against “Rostov” and “Kuban” we probably had 50 goal moments and I do not know how we could not use them. After winning over “Spartak” we have a different attitude. I am very pleased that many fans came to the stadium. When the tribunes are full of fans, this gives me extra power.

CSKA is a good team. They have excellent attacking line. Dumbai, Dzagoev, Musa and Tosich are strong players. We do not look at the team’s situation in the tournament table. Our job is to play and do everything for victory” – said 22-year-old Georgian player. 

Lasha Tabagari