Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published on Sunday, 08 February 2026 22:23 / Updated on Sunday, 08 February 2026 22:39
After scoring twice in Steel – FCSBscore 1-4, Daniel Bîrligea (25) answered when he was asked if the punishment received from Gigi Becali (67) was good for him.
Dissatisfied with Bîrligea's recent form, the champion's boss decided that he should start on the bench last match, when the Bucharest team defeated Botoșani, 2-1. He started in Galaţi and played a very good match, and the champion's boss declared him the man of the match, before Florin Tănase: “Thanks to Bîrligea, we made the match easy”.
Daniel Bîrligea, about the punishment received from Becali: “I don't think that was the solution”
Asked if his move to the bench in the last stage was what made him succeed in a good match in Galați, Bîrligea answered:
“I don't think that the penalty was the solution for today's good match, everything came from me and the people who were next to me. I think that there are two difficult matches ahead (no against Craiova, in the Cup and Superliga), beautiful, in which we will fight. Two play-off matches”.
Daniel Bîrligea also spoke about the victory with Oțelul:
“I think it was a vital win. It was difficult at the beginning, they came in very motivated, with attitude, you could see it. The first half was more difficult to control. We conceded the goal, but then we reacted very well. I am proud of all my colleagues.
It doesn't matter who scores, Târnovanu can also score from the bench, the important thing is to collect points and enter the play-offs. We are definitely closer. There are still a few games to go and everyone wants to get there. That's where the beautiful battles are fought, that's what we fight for.
I felt things differently during this period, staying at home with my family, thinking about what I do in training and being ready to take advantage of every chance”, said Daniel Bîrligea, at Prima Sport.
