Both teams are looking ahead to the final whistle here as the clock winds down on another Brazil victory. They will travel to Germany on Tuesday, while Russia welcome France to Saint-Petersburg.
90'
There will be a minimum of three minutes added on at the end of this match.
88'
Disappointing! A great chance for Russia from a free-kick as Dzagoev lines up a strike from 20 yards, in the centre of the pitch, but he fails to hit the target! That might have been their last chance to break this deadlock.
86'
Geromel enters the game and replaces Miranda.
A nice moment for Pedro Geromel, the 32-year-old Gremio defender earning just his second international cap here, as he replaces Miranda.
85'
A. Erokhin enters the game and replaces R. Zobnin.
Aleksandr Erokhin replaces Zobnin for the final five minutes.
83'
Fágner enters the game and replaces Dani Alves.
Corinthians defender Fagner comes on to earn his fourth cap, replacing Dani Alves.
82'
Not a lot going on here as a result of the endless substitutions, which have completely taken the tempo out of the match. Brazil have closed up shop, while Russia don't seem to have what it takes to find a consolation goal.
80'
I. Smolnikov enters the game and replaces A. Samedov.
Igot Smolnikov replaces Samedov for the hosts.
79'
Fred enters the game and replaces Philippe Coutinho.
Taison enters the game and replaces Willian.
A double-change for Brazil here. Taison comes on to earn his sixth cap, replacing Willian.
The other Shakhtar man Fred is on as well, replacing Coutinho.
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78'
CLEARED OFF THE LINE! Slack defending from Brazil affords Russia great chance at a consolation goal. Zabolotny does well to chip Alisson, but Thiago Silva seemingly hangs in the air forever to head it off the line! He had to get some real height on that leap!
76'
Y. Zhirkov enters the game and replaces D. Kombarov.
Another change for Russia as the ageless Yuri Zhirkov replaces Kombarov.
73'
Russia's night isn't getting any easier as more star-power comes off the bench for Brazil, with others warming up. The good news for the hosts is we should see plenty more changes still, which promises to take the sting out of the match a bit.
71'
A. Zabolotny enters the game and replaces F. Smolov.
Renato Augusto enters the game and replaces Paulinho.
Anton Zabolotny is on for Russia in place of Fydor Smolov.
Paulinho's eventful night is over as he's replaced by Renato Augusto.
70'
This is quite the wake-up call for Russia, who will desperately be hoping to avoid a similar fate come June. The last thing they want is to be played off the pitch in front of all their supporters and for the whole world to see, but they have work to do to avoid that.
68'
STAT: Russia have conceded at least three goals in successive matches for the first time since 1993 (3-1 defeat to France followed by a 4-2 loss in Saudi Arabia).
66'
Paulinho has scored a goal for Brazil! Assist by Willian.
Delightful stuff from Willian who provides the assist.
THAT'S THREE! Paulinho finally finds the back of the net after numerous misses, and he really couldn't miss from here, heading home a perfect Willian cross into an empty net.
65'
Roberto Firmino enters the game and replaces Gabriel Jesus.
Brazil make their first change of the night as Roberto Firmino replaces Jesus.
64'
Anton Miranchuk enters the game and replaces D. Glushakov.
A second change for the hosts sees Anton Miranchuk replace Glushakov.
62'
Penalty goal scored by Philippe Coutinho for Brazil!
BRAZIL DOUBLE THEIR LEAD! Coutinho sends Akinfeev the wrong way and Brazil are in cruise control now.
61'
PENALTY TO BRAZIL! Paulinho makes amends, somewhat, for his horrible miss a couple minutes ago, as he's dragged down from behind by Golovin in the penalty area and the referee points straight to the spot!
59'
HE'S MISSED A SITTER! With even a slight semblance of sharper finishing, Paulinho could have a hat-trick tonight. The midfielder is picked out on the end of a sensational run from Coutinho and has the goal gaping from five yards, but sends his shot back towards Akinfeev! He could have scored that with his eyes closed on another day!
57'
STAT: That was Miranda's second international goal, his first coming in a 2-1 victory over Colombia in qualifying.
55'
So Brazil have their lead as Akinfeev's resistance is finally broken, but the keeper did everything he could to keep the visitors out. Let's see how Russia respond now to falling behind...
53'
A. Dzagoev enters the game and replaces Aleksey Miranchuk.
Miranda has scored a goal for Brazil!
BRAZIL HAVE THE BREAKTHROUGH! Akinfeev dives across brilliantly to make a save on the goal line, but Miranda is right there to turn it in, sending a finish crashing into the ceiling of the goal.
Alan Dzagoev replaces Miranchuk with the first change. There should be many that follow.
52'
HE'S KEPT IT OUT AGAIN! Akinfeev didn't know much about that, but he's in the perfect position following a wicked deflection to keep the ball out with his head! Brazil have a corner here, but they're wondering how they're not 1-0 up here, surely.
50'
Brazil have halted Russia's momentum - or maybe the half-time break did that. Nonetheless, the visitors are pushing the pace excellently here as they look plenty eager to break the deadlock.
48'
HOW HAS THAT STAYED OUT?! Vintage Brazil as they carve Russia apart on the break! Costa plays a ball across the pitch for Willian, who tees up Paulinho in the centre, but the midfielder's effort from point-blank range is stopped brilliantly by Akinfeev, before Coutinho skies the rebound!
46'
Here we go again!
45' +1
HALF-TIME: RUSSIA 0-0 BRAZIL.
45'
There will be one minute added on at the end of this first half.
43'
CRUCIAL CHALLENGE! Kudryashov slides in at the vital moment to break up a delicious one-two that looked sure to have Paulinho clean through on goal. That's an important and well-timed piece of defending from the centre-half.
41'
Russia are firmly in the ascendency here as we rapidly approach half-time. Another big chance is spurned, this time by the offside flag, but the 2018 World Cup hosts are looking much more capable here as the crowd is back in it once again.
39'
STAT: Brazil are unbeaten in five matches against Russia, winning their last trip to Moscow 1-0 in February 2006 thanks to a Ronaldo goal (W3, D2).
37'
HUGE CHANCE! Miranchuk does so well to win the ball and play Smolov through down the left, before busting a gut to get on the end of a return pass, but he skies his first-time effort from 10 yards! He has to be doing better from there.
35'
The tempo is definitely picking up as half-time approaches, with Russia showing a bit more fight and intent. They're committing more bodies forward and Brazil are starting to look a bit vulnerable in defence.
33'
SIDE-NETTING! The chances are coming fast and furious now, but still no goals to speak of! Douglas Costa gets on the end of a well-worked move, but sends his shot crashing onto the wrong side of the post.
31'
Good effort! Best move of the match so far from Russia coming just past the half-hour mark as Samedov tees one up from 20 yards, forcing Alisson into a smart save to parry.
29'
STAT: Brazil are unbeaten in their last five friendlies against UEFA opposition dating back to a 1-0 defeat to Switzerland in August 2013 (W4, D1).
27'
Another one! Willian the latest to test the Russian keeper as he's picked out in all sorts of space, but sends a strike straight at the keeper. He would fancy himself to do better in a position like that.
25'
Akinfeev has had plenty of saves to make tonight, but they have all been routine. He's tested here by a long-range effort from Coutinho, but makes a straightforward catch. Brazil have been dominant, but TIte will want to see more from their end product.
23'
Douglas Costa dazzles with his dribbling to work his way into a shooting position, but his effort from 20 yards is struck into the back of Gabriel Jesus as it doesn't test Akinfeev. Brazil certainly appear to be getting into a rhythm here though.
21'
Russia are starting to show a bit more intent here, but they've offered no threat from open play thus far. There just appears to be something missing when they're in possession - perhaps lacking the cohesion. That's something Cherchesov is going to have to work on fixing before June.
19'
STAT: Russia have won just one of their last seven friendlies on home turf, 4-2 over South Korea in October (D4, L2).
17'
Coutinho whips in an inviting cross from the right that is headed towards goal and forces Akinfeev into a save. The keeper's throw out from the back in intercepted by Coutinho as pressure stays on, leading to a headed chance for Jesus, but the keeper is again up to the task.
15'
We are not always used to seeing Coutinho drop deep, but that's the case here with the Barcelona playmaker as he's coming back close to the halfway line to get in possession, proving the main link between defence and midfield.
13'
Jesus is back to his feet and walking under his own power, but he only heads over to the touchline to receive further treatment as the match gets back underway here.
11'
Uh oh. Well the last thing you want to see from a friendly - or any match for that matter - is an injury. Gabriel Jesus lands awkwardly on his ankle following a challenge from Kudryashov, and he immediately calls the training staff out to take a look. Hopefully this is nothing serious.
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Brazil have dominated these opening nine minutes, but Russia are gifted their first opportunity from a set-piece. Miranchuk whips in a cross and Gabriel Jesus' header provides the hosts with a corner. A bit of momentum here for them, perhaps.
7'
STAT: Brazil are unbeaten in their last seven matches, conceding just two goals (W4, D3).
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BIG SAVE! An early chance for Brazil as Gabriel Jesus springs the offside trap to get on the end of a lovely ball over the top from Dani Alves. The linesman's flag stays down, but Igor Akinfeev is up to the task, making a smart save with his trailing leg to deny the visitors the opener.
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This isn't just a tune-up match for the two teams, but also for the supporters and this stadium, which will be a prominent venue during this summer's World Cup. The atmosphere is excellent early on - a good sign for Russia in advance of their tournament opener on June 14.
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AND THEY'RE OFF! Brazil in their all-blue strip attacking left to right, with Russia in white.
Hello and welcome to live coverage of this friendly as Russia host Brazil at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow!
It’s the same venue the 2018 World Cup hosts Russia will open the tournament at on June 14 against Saudi Arabia, and the stadium that will close the tournament on July 15 with the final set to be held there.
Brazil know a little something about hosting international football’s most prestigious competition, hosting the previous edition in 2014 – it did not end well for the Selecao, however, following that infamous 7-1 semi-final defeat to Germany.
While a semi-final trip would be unchartered territory for Russia, they would like to avoid suffering a similar conclusion, which makes these friendlies all the more important – especially considering they didn’t have to go through qualifying so they may be lacking in big-match intensity.
These preparations hold equal significance for Brazil. They have a bad taste in their mouth and expectations are incredibly high considering the ease with which they coasted through a usually very difficult South American qualifying region. They want to be playing here again on July 15.
Stanislav Cherchesov's side is made up entirely of domestic-based players. Krasnodar's Fedor Smolov leads the line with Aleksandr Kokorin injured. CSKA Moscow's Alan Dzagoev is a surprise omission from the XI, as young Lokomotiv Moscow star Anton Miranchuk starts ahead of him in an attacking role in midfield.
Tite has an embarrassment of riches to chose from all over the pitch. Tonight's substitutes could form a team that would compete for the World Cup. Willian and Douglas Costa flank striker Gabriel Jesus, with Casemiro joining Barcelona duo Philippe Coutinho and Paulinho in midfield. Dani Alves and Marcelo pack plenty of attacking punch at wing-back, with Thiago Silva and Miranda holding down the fort in the centre of defence.
Parity remains through 45 minutes in Moscow at the end of a fairly even first half. Brazil started on the front foot and looked likelier to take the lead, forcing Igor Akinfeev into a number of saves, but Russia responded admirably and closed out the half on a high - Aleksey Miranchuk missing a great chance just shy of the 40-minute mark.
That's all for our live coverage, thanks for following along. Goodbye!
Full-time from the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow where Brazil have cruised to victory thanks to goals from Miranda, Philippe Coutinho and Paulinho. It could have been worse for Russia in the end, as they were bailed out on several occasions by keeper Igor Akinfeev - they have their work cut out for them before returning here for their World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia on June 14.
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