 Despite a contract negotiations, which is yet reported, Natkho scored his sixth goal of the season, on 11 November 2012, in a 2–0 win over Krylia Sovetov Samara.It would later revealed delayment of Natkho's new contract was over the future of Manager Kurban Berdyev.In the quarter final of the Europa League, Natkho scored two goals (both coming from penalty) in both legs, as Rubin Kazan lose 5–4 on aggregate against Chelsea.