Russia’s FC Krasnodar could be Champions League debutants next season with the club that was formed only seven years ago on the cusp of joining the big time thanks to the backing of billionaire owner Sergei Galitsky.
Hailing from the south of Russia, the team known as the Bulls are second in the Russian top flight behind Zenit St Petersburg with four games remaining, having won seven and drawn two matches since the winter break.
If they maintain that position — they trail Zenit by six points but have a four-point cushion over third-placed CSKA Moscow — Krasnodar will go into the …read more
Source: Daily News & Analysis