MOSCOW, July 14, Alexander Sergeyev. Russian Football Cup and project of the Cup of the Russian Premier League (RPL) has advantages, said Roman Babaev, general director of CSKA Moscow. On Thursday, a meeting of RPL clubs will discuss a new format for possible tournaments. Initially, the RPL Cup was considered as an option to replace playing practice in European competitions.
"There are pluses in the hybrid of the Russian Cup and the League Cup, I like this format. I did not work on the League Cup alone, now we will discuss everything with colleagues. I think a decision will be made today,» Babaev told reporters.
European cups, and men's and women's football and futsal teams from participating in European competitions.