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FC Spartak Moscow, Fyodor Cherenkov, FC Dynamo Moscow, Aleksandr Mostovoi
Remembering the iconic rivalry between FC Spartak Moscow and FC Dynamo Moscow
Two of the most successful clubs in Russian history, FC Spartak Moscow and FC Dynamo Moscow have been fierce rivals for decades.
The two clubs have met over 200 times in all competitions, with Spartak holding a slight edge in the head-to-head record.
However, Dynamo has won the Russian Premier League title more times than Spartak, with 11 titles to Spartak's 10.
Some of the most famous players to have played for Spartak and Dynamo include Fyodor Cherenkov and Aleksandr Mostovoi.
Cherenkov was a key member of the Spartak team that won the USSR Championship in 1987 and 1989, while Mostovoi was a key member of the Dynamo team that won the Russian Premier League title in 1995 and 1999.
The rivalry between Spartak and Dynamo is one of the most intense in Russian football.
The two clubs are located in Moscow, and their fans often clash in the streets before and after matches.
In recent years, the rivalry has become less intense, but it remains one of the most passionate in Russian football.