The result kept Russian champions Spartak third in Group E ahead of their final match, one point behind second-placed Sevilla. Spartak Moscow’s hopes of earning a place in the Champions League last 16 suffered a damaging blow on Tuesday as they conceded a stoppage-time equaliser in a 1-1 home draw with Maribor.The result kept Russian champions Spartak third in Group E ahead of their final match, one point behind second-placed Sevilla, who take on group leaders Liverpool later on Tuesday.”For us the glass is half full,” Spartak boss Massimo Carrera said. “Today we have done everything we could for the win.”We created plenty of chances and scored a goal. We gave Maribor almost no chance throughout the match, but the loss of concentration at the very end enabled them to level.
