Article by Alexandru Stanciu – published on Friday, April 18, 2025, 13:24 / updated on Friday, April 18, 2025:25
Elias Charalambous, the FCSB coach, acknowledged that he fell asleep during the match between Manchester United and Lyon, from the “quarters” of Europa League, won by “red devils” with 5-4 score in extensions.
Coach Cypriot has made the disclosure at the press conference preceding the derby with CFR Cluj, which will take place on Sunday, April 20, on the National Arena, from 8:00 pm.
FCSB had as opponents on both teams involved in the incredible Thursday night match. The champion in the Superliga title played against Manchester United in the unique group of the Europa League, on the national arena, score 0-2.
With Lyon, FCSB met in a double leg in the competition's optimum. On the national Arena Lyon won with a score of 3-1, and the match in France was won by Paulo Fonseca's band with a score of 4-0.
Elias Charalambous fell asleep during the match between Manchester United and Lyon: “I was surprised by the result”
I will tell you what happened this morning. I saw the match last night, but I fell asleep. This morning, my son asked me who won and I told him he won Manchester United, at penalties, 5-4. I saw on the phone 5-4 and I thought there were penalties.
When I arrived here, they told me that the final score was 5-4. When I looked at the phone, I thought penalties were executed. I was surprised by the result, but this is football and that is why it is probably the most beautiful sport in the world.
Now that Lyon was eliminated and because we were opponents, I would like them (no Manchester United) to win the trophy. I played against them, their coach was very kind and friendly. I would be glad to win the Europa League, ”said Elias Charambous at the press conference before the derby with CFR Cluj.
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