Spartak Moscow wins Russian Cup, then immediately smashes trophy

Moscow football club Spartak won the Russian Cup on May 24, defeating Krasnodar on penalties. The celebration took an unexpected turn when the trophy was accidentally broken right after the victory.

Moscow football club Spartak claimed the Russian Cup on May 24, beating Krasnodar in a penalty shootout in a tense final that went beyond regular time.

However, the post-match celebrations quickly turned chaotic when the trophy was accidentally smashed shortly after being lifted by the victorious players — turning what should have been a moment of pure triumph into an unexpected spectacle.