Article by Andrei Furnigă (video), Romeo Ene – Published Monday, October 27, 2025 23:42 / Updated Monday, October 27, 2025 23:42
Rapid – Unirea Slobozia 4-1. Cristi Manea (28 years old) scored the second goal for Giulești this season, after the one in the last stage with Dinamo. At the end, he said that his team and FC Botoșani are the most fit in the Superliga, taking into account the positions in the ranking.
FC Botoșani is in first place, with 31 points after 14 stages, followed by Rapid with the same number. The people from Ialomi scored the goal of honor in overtime (90+1'), this being the only dissatisfaction of this evening.
He still believes that FCSB and CFR Cluj, located in the second part of the ranking, will enter the play-offs, but claims that it is too early to pronounce.
VIDEO. Cristi Manea, statements after Rapid – Unirea Slobozia 4-1: “It's a difficult week”
“We entered the match well, we were very focused and motivated. Mister told us that we had to start the game very aggressively, because Slobozia showed that it can surprise many teams, it also beat FCSB. We were very careful, I'm happy that we tied four victories and I hope we don't stop there.
I also had the chance to be at the finish, I'm going through a good period and I want to keep it that way. Rapid is the most fit team, if we are up there, us and Botoșani.
It is a very balanced championship and if you do not treat the match one hundred percent, if you are not focused or if you underestimate the opponent, there are many teams that can confuse you.
It is a difficult week, Mr. Gâlcă also told us. We took it step by step, we were focused tonight on this match. Now we focus on the Cup, because we have to take it very seriously. From the Cup you have a very good chance to reach Europe. We take them step by step.
We're upset that we conceded a goal, we can't be happy, but that's it. It's good that we have the best defense, because in my experience, the best defense has a better chance of winning something,” said Manea, at the mixed zone.
I said it: it's a very long championship and a lot can happen until the end. I don't think we need to draw conclusions now, there is another return.
It is hard to believe, in my opinion, that FCSB and CFR do not enter the play-offs. Two good teams, they have very good teams. There are still many stages. It's better to talk when there are two stages left in the regular season.
– Cristi Maneathe defender of Rapid
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