Match Report
The table read 1st (Rubin Kazan, 14 pts) against 2nd (Atlético Madrid, 12 pts), 2 points apart. Atlético de Madrid had been under-performing their position — 15th on five-round form against 2nd in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Rubin Kazan 1.67 scored and 0.5 conceded per game, Atlético Madrid 1.17 and 0.67, with the league averaging 1.32.
Rubin Kazan had not lost in 10 games, having scored in 10 consecutive games.
The venue was Ak Bars Arena in Kazan, with room for 45,105 spectators. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 0-1 full-time score.




