Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Sunday, January 25, 2026, 7:57 p.m. / Updated Sunday, January 25, 2026, 7:57 p.m.
Gică Craioveanu (57 years old), the legend of Craiova, was disappointed by an aspect he noticed before match FCSB – CFR Cluj, from round number 23 in the Superliga.
Due to the poor results this season, but also the unfavorable temperature (0 degrees Celsius), FCSB supporters did not gather to go to the National Arena.
At most 6,000 spectators were in the stadium 10 minutes before the start of the match, and Gică Craioveanu noticed this and was disappointed. The game, given its importance, was expected to be played with at least 15,000 spectators in the stands of the biggest stadium in the country.
Gică Craioveanu, before FCSB – CFR Cluj: “I expected to play with at least 15,000 spectators”
“I tell you honestly, I didn't expect this match to be played with so few spectators. I expected at least 15,000 supportersi.
It's an important match and it's also against CFR Cluj. If not now, then when?”, said Gică Craioveanu, on the show “Fotbal Club”, from Digi Sport.
The former footballer also said who could make the difference in the Transylvanian camp:
“Cordea is a very good footballer, he seems to have regained his former glory. He feels very good in Cluj and has become a crucial player.
I think there are three important players at CFR: Păun, Cordea and Korenica. Let's also see this Alibec Aliev. If Pancu liked it, he must have seen something in him”.
