Article by Andrei Crăiţoiu, Sergiu Alexandru – published on Sunday, August 31, 2025, 16:10 / Updated Sunday, August 31, 20:10
Costel Pantilimon, Cristi Pulhac and Florin Gardoș analyzed for the Sports Gazette the beginning of the Superliga.
The three former footballers spoke about the problems shown by FCSB and CFR Cluj, who have accumulated only 5 points, and I think the two will recover. And they are delighted with what Craiova University looks like with Mirel Rădoi.
VIDEO. Cristi Pulhac's conclusions after the start of the Super League season
“FCSB, like last year, had a harder start, but played well in European cups. But I didn't expect CFR Cluj.
I don't understand what's going on there! There are very good players, he was a good coach, whom we all know … it is surprising what happens at CFR Cluj.
Regarding the start of the season, I saw teams that after the first stages were at the forefront, the world said to take pictures of the standings … it will change. It depends on how much FCSB and Craiova University will play. But the championship is long, ”said Cristi Pulhac.
VIDEO. Costel Pantilimon: “Craiova University took advantage of the weak moment from FCSB and CFR”
“The University of Craiova has a good and balanced lot. There are very few minuses. It has double positions, it has valuable players.
It is very good in the portari chapter. It has two experienced goalkeepers, both looks good. It has a plus that he knew how to take advantage of the weak moments of FCSB and CFR Cluj. He made points, even if he gave the impression that he could be confused. It is very important that he has earned points.
CFR Cluj suffers, FCSB has not found its pace, but the championship is long. The points then halve in the play-off. Things will stand otherwise after FCSB and CFR Cluj will be set up, when they will be quiet“Said Costel Pantilimon.
VIDEO. Florin Gardoș: “Mirel Rădoi brought passion in Craiova, lives intensely”
And Florin Gardoș analyzed the first stages of Superliga and talked about what Craiova University looks like under the command of Mirel Rădoi.
“Mirel Rădoi brought passion, first and foremost. I saw him, at the end of last season, with tears. This is Rădoi. He was my favorite player at Steaua. I hope he is healthy, as if it is too consumed. But he is intense.
Now it's a great distance in the championship. Let's see what Craiova University looks like, now it's in the play-off. It will probably be a little difficult, but it will help them a lot. I think they would be able to cope with both competitions. Craiova has a good lot. It has a good advance, but it is difficult to say what the championship will be like and that FCSB and CFR Cluj have no chance, ”said the former defender.
Mazilu will be a profit for Dinamo. Look at Cîrjan. He was reborn in Romania. It does not mean that Mazilu is disappointment if he returns to Romania. Can be reborn.
– Florin Gardoș
