Dynamo players can defeat Zenit in the Russian Championship match if they enter the game with great desire and dedication, said goalkeeper of the Moscow team Igor Leshchuk.

On Wednesday, Dynamo defeated Krylya Sovetov (4:0) in the home match of the sixth round of the group stage of the RPL Path FONBET Russian Cup. The meeting with Zenit as part of the 13th round of the MIR RPL will take place in St. Petersburg on October 26.

— It’s always nice to keep a clean sheet. Today it was necessary because the match was dedicated to Yashin. The main thing is that we left the group. We can continue to fight for the title against strong opponents.

— What can you say about Rasulov?

– He has good potential. This is the next generation of Dynamo goalkeepers.

— In the next round you will play with Zenit.

“If we come out with great desire and dedication, then we have a great chance of winning,” the Match TV correspondent reports Leshchuk’s words.

The Muscovites scored 11 points and reached the quarterfinals of the RPL Path, where they will play with Zenit.

— If we look not at a specific stage, but not at the entire Cup, then if we now pass Zenit, then we will minus one strong opponent. “What difference does it make when and who to beat,” Leshchuk added.

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