Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Wednesday, November 26, 2025 9:08 p.m. / Updated Wednesday, November 26, 2025 9:13 p.m.
FCSB striker Mamadou Thiam (30) is confident his team can get a big result in the match against Red Star Belgrade on Thursday, November 27 at 10:00 p.m.
Mamadou Thiam, who is announced as the starter in the duel against Rajko Mitic, said what is the only objective of the Romanian champion in tomorrow's match: victory.
Mamadou Thiam, before Red Star – FCSB: “We came here to win”
“We worked this week and we are ready to win this match. We came here to win, we don't play to lose or to think about a draw. The first thought is to win, so we will do everything tomorrow to impose ourselves.
Of course I have heard of Red Star Belgrade, it is the biggest club in this country. I know that the atmosphere in the stadium will be extraordinary, because I have seen matches before. As a player it's fantastic to play in such an atmosphere, it's going to be crazy in the stadium but I can't wait to get on the pitch tomorrow night
Mamadou Thiam. photo: Cristi Preda (GSP)
We have a good team, and when one player is missing there is another who has the chance to show his qualities. The same will happen tomorrow, so it doesn't matter if we have absentees, it's something normal. I try every time I come in to help my team, I want to do the same tomorrow”, said Mamadou Thiam, at the press conference.
The team announced by Gigi Becali for the Steaua Roșie – FCSB match: Zima – Pantea, Ngezana, Graovac, Radunovic – Șut, Lixandru – Miculescu, Olaru, Thiam – Bîrligea.
