FC Baltika Kaliningrad and FC Torpedo Moscow Join the Russian Premier League
Baltika Kaliningrad Earns Promotion
FC Baltika Kaliningrad secured promotion to the Russian Premier League after a remarkable season in the First Division. The team finished top of the table with 92 points, 10 points ahead of second-placed FC Orenburg. Baltika Kaliningrad's promotion marks their return to the top flight of Russian football after a two-year absence.
Baltika Kaliningrad's success this season can be attributed to their strong defense. They conceded only 23 goals in 38 matches, the fewest in the First Division.
Torpedo Moscow Returns to the Top Flight
FC Torpedo Moscow also earned promotion to the Russian Premier League after finishing second in the First Division. The team finished with 82 points, two points behind Baltika Kaliningrad.
Torpedo Moscow's promotion is a return to the top flight after a four-year absence. The team was relegated to the First Division in 2018 after finishing bottom of the Russian Premier League.
Both Teams Have Rich Histories
Both Baltika Kaliningrad and Torpedo Moscow have rich histories in Russian football. Baltika Kaliningrad was founded in 1954 and has won the Russian Cup twice, in 2004 and 2008.
Torpedo Moscow was founded in 1924 and is one of the most successful clubs in Russian football history. They have won the Soviet Top League three times, in 1960, 1965, and 1976.
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