Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Thursday, December 11, 2025, 2:15 p.m. / Updated Thursday, December 11, 2025, 2:30 p.m.
In an article in which they prefaced the match FCSB – Feyenoordwhich will be played from 22:00, the Dutch emphasized the fact that both teams are in bad shape in the Europa League standings.
Before the match at the National Arena, today's two opponents are neighbors in the standings, with the same number of points (3). FCSB is on 31st and Feyenoord on 30th. Both have minimal chances to qualify for the knockout stages.
Dutch press: “FCSB and Feyenoord are fellow sufferers”
“FCSB – Feyenoord – Robin van Persie's side begin European comeback against fellow sufferers”, was the title chosen by sportniews.nl.
They noted: “Feyenoord are not doing great in the Europa League, but they are not yet eliminated. A European comeback is needed to hope for the play-offs. The first hurdle to overcome is FCSB in Romania.
After five rounds in the Europa League, Feyenoord are not in the position they wanted. With just one win, the team from Rotterdam is struggling in the basement of the group stage standings.
However, Van Persie's side are still hopeful of the play-offs. After the visit to Bucharest, Feyenoord will play against Sturm Graz (home) and Real Betis (away). It is crucial for them not to lose any of these matches to maintain their chances of continuing in Europe.
FCSB is in a similar situation to Feyenoord. And the Romanians have achieved only one victory, which places them one place below Feyenoord in the ranking. That win, however, was against a Dutch team. In the first leg, FCSB beat Go Ahead Eagles 1-0 at Adelaarshorst.
Van Persie has not often used the strongest formula in previous European matches. And for the match against FCSB, he announced that he will make changes to the starting eleven. The reason is to keep the players fit. Who will definitely not be at the start is Sem Steijn. The captain will miss a few weeks due to a hamstring injury,” wrote the Dutch from sportniews.nl.
