CSKAs Ruiz Reflects on Tough Loss Against Baltika in Russian Cup Clash

CSKA midfielder **Daniel Ruis** shared his thoughts on his team’s performance in the match of the 4th round of the RPL Path of the Fonbet Cup for the 2025/2026 season against Baltika. The game ended in a draw of 1:1, with a penalty shootout resulting in a 9:10 loss for the army team.

«It was a good match; we performed better than our opponent. We created plenty of chances but conceded a goal in the final minutes. We need to improve in the upcoming matches,» Ruis told Championship correspondent Alexander Ershov.

CSKA is currently in second place in Group D with eight points from four games, while Lokomotiv leads the group with nine points. Baltika earned its first two points of the tournament but remains in fourth place in the group.