Parma vs Zenit. Preview

Parma met the New Year while sitting in the sixth position in the Unified League standings. The team didn't start the championship very well, but from late November to the end of December, they secured six consecutive victories, including wins against CSKA and Loko. This helped the Perm team climb into the top six.

However, the calendar year ended for Evgeny Pashutin's team with a defeat against Uralmash, and they will need to defend their spot in the top six after the first group stage - there are many contenders, including Uralmash. So, the Perm players, especially on their home turf, will definitely want to present another sensation...