Article by Maria Olteanu – Published on Wednesday, 04 February 2026, 07:54 / Updated on Wednesday, 04 February 2026 07:55
Florin Răducioiu (55 years old), the former great striker of the Golden Generation, analyzed the situation of the current champion, FCSB, at the end of the regular season, and believes that the red-blue grouping will not catch the play-off.
FCSB is currently in 11th place, with 34 points, 5 away from FC Botoșani, occupying 6th place, the last to qualify for the play-offs. With five stages before the line is drawn, Răducioiu has done the calculations and believes that, despite the schedule that seems simple, the game of the FCSB is not convincing, and the champion has a good chance of making it to the play-outs this season.
Florin Răducioiu does not see FCSB in the play-offs
“My answer is no. I don't think FCSB can make it to the play-offs. I looked at the schedule, it seems simple, but I don't think FCSB will qualify.
He should win everything, based on certain calculations. FCSB is in a poor shape, it is a team that has dominated Romanian football in recent years, but there are times when the big teams are going through this crisis of results and of the game.
I say it as a supporter, as a football connoisseur, I don't want to attract dislikes”, said Florin Răducioiu, quoted by as.ro.
The transfers, if they are to be made, must certainly bring a plus, but everything must be transposed on the field. These players must prove that they were brought in for important money. To prove their worth
– Florin Răducioiu
The modest season made by the reigning champion was seen in the results. And now, at the end of the regular season, they are trembling to catch a place in the top 6. After the last victory, the chances of catching a place in the play-offs decreased by 4% compared to the previous round, according to Football Meets Data. Thus, at this moment the statisticians believe that 82% FCSB will remain outside the top 6.
The schedule of FCSB at the end of the season
Superliga standings
