Djurdjina beats the drum! Handball player of the champion CSM Bucharest, leader of the gallery at the match in Hungary
Article by Adrian Jitea – Published Monday, February 16, 2026, 12:35 / Updated Monday, February 16, 2026 12:36
Left winger Djurdjina Jaukovic (28 years old) was the leader of the gallery in the match that CSM Bucharest won in Ferencvaros' hall, score 35-30in the penultimate round of the Champions League group.
Djurdjina Jaukovic was suspended for one stage by the EHF after receiving a red card in the match against Brest in the previous round of the Champions League.
Djurdjina Jaukovic, head of gallery for CSM Bucharest
The Montenegrin, on a wave since the arrival of Bojana Popovic in the staff, could not stay away from the team. He made the trip to Budapest and perfectly integrated into the gallery of the Romanian champion. At one point, he picked up the drum and set the tone for the chants.
According to the EHF, 2,200 spectators attended the match. The chants of the Romanian fans broke out in many moments.
“When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade” wrote Djurdjina on Instagram. It's a sign that he thoroughly enjoyed his new position from the match with Ferencvaros.
Last season, Jaukovic had an important role, especially in the defensive phase. The main solution on the attack, in the left inter, was Cristina Neagu. In the current course of the Champions League, Djurdjina has scored 27 times. Best performance was at home against Krim, 6 goals in a 26-20 win.
CSM Bucharest, calculations for direct qualification in the quarter-finals
CSM Bucharest tied 7 victories in group B, but it is not in its hands in the fight for the second position, which leads directly to the quarter-finals.
They need a win in the last round, at home against Ikast, and Odense not to win the match at home to Ferencvaros.
PHOTO: EHF
