Spartak Moscow are taking nothing despite holding a 15-point advantage from the first leg of their EuroCup Women final against Pays D´Aix.

The Russians, who boast an incredible line-up which includes Lisa Leslie (United States), Ticha Penicheiro (Portugal), Linda Frohlich (Germany) and Gordana Grubin (Serbia & Montenegro) - all seasoned internationals - are huge favourites as the second leg will be staged in Moscow on Tuesday evening.

Spartak Moscow are in command of the EuroCup Women final after thrashing hosts Pays D´Aix in the opening leg the championship tie on Tuesday evening.

The fabulous four of Lisa Leslie, Gordana Grubin, Ticha Penicheiro and Linda Frohlich (pictured) led the Russian team to an 80-65 triumph in Aix-en-Provence.

Glasnost and Perestroika have changed Russia for the better, according to Spartak Moscow star Lisa Leslie.

America's most famous female basketball player visited the country 10 years ago with her national team and oh, how the times have changed.

Spartak Moscow, behind another strong performance from American star Lisa Leslie, played to a 61-all tie in game 2 of their quarter-final series with Halcon Avenida, which was enough to allow the Russian club to advance to the finals by winning the two-game series by a combined 132-116.

In the other semi-final, Pays D’Aix, despite losing 73-71 in game 2, also advanced by winning the two games by a combined score of 150-138. They won the first game 79-65.