2012–13 FC Spartak Moscow season

The 2012–13 Spartak Moscow season was the club's 21st season in the Russian Premier League, the highest tier of association football in Russia. They finished the season in fourth place, qualifying for the UEFA Europa League; reached the round of 16 in the Russian Cup; and were knocked out 2012–13 UEFA Champions League at the group stage. Spartak started the season under the management of Unai Emery, who they appointed as manager in June 2012 after Valery Karpin resigned following the completion of the previous season. Emery lasted five months before being sacked on 25 November, and Karpin was appointed caretaker manager before being handed the job permanently on 13 December 2012. == Squad == As of match played 25 May 2013 === On loan === Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. === Left club during season === Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. == Transfers == === In === === Loans in === === Out === === Loans out === === Released === == Friendlies == == Competitions == === Russian Premier League === ==== Results by round ==== ==== Results ==== ==== Table ==== === Russian Cup === === UEFA Champions League === ==== Play-off round ==== ==== Group stage ==== == Squad statistics == As of match played 25 May 2013 === Appearances and goals === === Goal scorers === === Clean sheets === === Disciplinary record === == References ==