Article by Andrei Crăiţoiu, Cosmin Nistor – Published Thursday, January 29, 2026, 10:15 p.m. / Updated Thursday, January 29, 2026 10:32 p.m.
Before the match of the Europa League between FCSB and Fenerbahcea decisive duel for the champion of Romania in the last stage of the group, an incident in the stands of the 2nd National Arena inflamed spirits.
Just before the match, a supporter in the 2nd stand, the third ring, ostentatiously displayed a t-shirt with Galatasaray, Fenerbahce's great rival. Instantly a chorus of whistles arose from the Turkish sector.
PHOTO. The ultimate arrogance towards Fenerbahce supporters: he ostentatiously displayed his Galatasaray shirt
Before the game, away fans had chanted against “Cimbom”. The gendarmes intervened immediately, preventing the supporter of the champion from displaying the shirt too much. They spotted him on video and took him out of the stadium.
About 22,000 fansthey came to FCSB – Fenerbahce
Decisive match for FCSB in the Europa League
For the champion of Romania, a win against Fener was mandatory in order to keep chances of access to the play-offs. FCSB also depended on indirect results from the Europa League group for a win.
The Turks opened the scoring at the National Arena in the 18th minute, through Yuksek, who deflected into the net following a corner.
Before the last stage of the league phase, FCSB occupied the 29th place out of 36, having two points less than the 24th position holder, the last one that ensures presence in the play-offs.
