Article by Maria Olteanu – Published Sunday, January 18, 2026 23:27 / Updated Sunday, January 18, 2026 23:30
Dinamo – U Cluj 1-0. Former Romanian international Ilie Dumitrescu (57 years old) analyzed Sunday night's game, at the National Arena, won by Kopic's students 1-0. He only had words of praise for the people of Bucharest, considering that Dinamo is “a well-worked team with an identity”.
Karamoko, Musi and especially the pair of central defenders Boateng – Stoinov were the remarks of Ilie Dumitrescu after the match, who also commented on Mazilu's position, which he sees with greater efficiency on the right side of the field.
Ilie Dumitrescu's conclusions, after Dinamo – U Cluj
“Yes, it was the best match of the stage. I saw about 60-65 minutes with Dinamo at a higher level. It had rhythm, intensity and some important situations, such as Karamoko's shot on the bar, Musi alone with the goalkeeper. Dinamo put pressure on the opponent and had a very good presence in the opposing field.
Indeed, when the attacking three came out and Armstrong, Mazilu and Perica came in, it was not the same rhythm. The intensity decreased, and U Cluj had a good reaction. Macalou, about the only one who rose to a very good level and took actions.
Dinamo looks very good. It is a well-worked team with an identity. I see extremely interesting things about the participation of the full-backs, the play between the lines of the two midfielders, with an active Cîrjan, with a large range of action. I liked Karamoko and he seems to be the first choice for the forward position.
Musi, well, he looks like a leader, but I want him to be more effective in front of goal. Must end actions with completion, blank. Mazilu I think would give better performance on the right. Mazilu needs toning up, but you have this solution with Armstrong, who helps you when he comes off the bench.
The midfield is solid, and Gnahore and Mărginean provide a fantastic balance. They have an extremely important role in front of the defense. I think that Dinamo currently has the best pair of central defenders – Boateng, Stoinov”, said Ilie Dumitrescu, after the match, on the show “Digi Sport Special”,
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