The pre-season friendlies were against NK Rudar Velenje, Istra 1961, FK Sarajevo, BSC Young Boys, and VfB Stuttgart.

[1][2][3][4] On 13 June former Juventus and Squadra Azzurra coach Massimo Carrera joined the club in an assistant manager role.

[5] Manager Dmitri Alenichev resigned from his position after the Spartak's elimination from the UEFA Europa league third qualifying round by AEK Larnaka.

[7] After a reported breaking down of the club's negotiations with Kurban Berdyev, on 17 August Massimo Carrera was promoted to a full managerial position after signing a two-year contract.

[8][9] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.