Overview
- Defender Lucas Olaza said a teammate was subjected to a racist slur during the halftime interval of the RPL match in Krasnodar.
- Striker John Córdoba identified CSKA midfielder Rodrigo Villagra as the player involved and called for strict punishment, citing the video evidence.
- Córdoba referenced prior sanctions he received this season and argued Villagra should face comparable discipline.
- CSKA head coach Fabio Celestini said he did not hear the alleged remarks and told Córdoba to calm down and play, describing the matter as closed from his side.
- Krasnodar beat CSKA 3–2 to top the table entering the winter break, with no disciplinary decision announced by the federation.