Artem Bandikyan Plays Full 90 Minutes as CSKA Moscow Defeat Lokomotiv in Russian Cup

On October 29, CSKA Moscow secured a 3-1 victory over Lokomotiv Moscow in the fifth round of the 2026/27 Russian Cup RPL Path group stage. Armenian footballer Artem Bandikyan started for CSKA and played the full 90 minutes.

This was Bandikyan's first appearance for the Moscow club since returning from international duty with the Armenia national team. The Armenian footballer played as a right wing-back and was actively involved throughout the match.

Bandikyan nearly got on the scoresheet early in the game, but his first-time effort following a cross from the left flank went off target.

CSKA quickly took control of the match. Danila Kozlov opened the scoring in the 6th minute, before Joao Victor doubled the hosts' advantage in the 17th minute. Aleksandr Kovalenko pulled one back for Lokomotiv in the 38th minute.

The final score was sealed in the 66th minute when Lokomotiv defender Georgi Dzhikiya turned the ball into his own net.

With this victory, CSKA Moscow moved into second place in Group D with eight points from five matches. The capital club remains in contention for a place in the Russian Cup RPL Path knockout stage.

In their final group-stage match, CSKA will face Akron Tolyatti away from home on November 24.