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Cristiano Bergodi's last-minute decision for the derby with FCSB » What plan does the Italian make?

Article by Sebastian Vasile – Published Friday, 06 March 2026 20:40 / Updated Friday, 06 March 2026 21:21

FCSB and Cluj University meet on Saturday evening at the National Arena, in a match in which the Cluj team will be led from the bench by Eugeniu Cebotaru, coach Cristiano Bergodi is suspended after the incidents in the derby with CFR Cluj and he does not know if he will come to the stadium.

FCSB meets Cluj University in the last match of the regular season, on Saturday evening, at the National Arena in Bucharest.

And for this game, Cristiano Bergodi, the “principal” of the University, is suspended and will not be able to sit on the bench, after the serious incidents at the Cluj derby, with CFR Cluj, a month ago.

Then, the 61-year-old Italian had a real nervous breakdown and jumped into a fight with Andrei Cordea, grabbing him by the throat. The striker from CFR Cluj was also suspended for three stages.

What decision did Bergodi make for the FCSB match?

According to GSP.RO, Cristiano Bergodi is already in Bucharest with the team he leads, but he has not yet made the final decision regarding tomorrow night's match.

Cristiano Bergodi jumped at the chance after CFR Cluj - U Cluj / PHOTO: Imago

“I spoke with Bergodi and it was not decided whether to watch the match from the hotel room, in Bucharest, or to be present at the stadium and see the game from our box, from the second floor of the National Arena”revealed sources from within the team for GSP.RO.

Already qualified for the play-offs and without emotions about the top six places, Bergodi would be inclined to be present at the stadium and watch the match from there, but he will make the final decision tomorrow morning.

It was a correct decision of the Disciplinary Commission! It was just a football match and nothing more. Everything has passed! I respect Romania, I feel Romanian, I have hundreds of friends here and I don't want to leave a different impression. Thank you to everyone who sent me messages and thank you to the members of the Commission for understanding what really happened

Cristiano Bergodi, after the decision of the Disciplinary Commission

They want to beat FCSB in Bucharest: “We play without pressure, we enjoy football”

Even if they have already qualified for the play-off, the Cluj players want to win in Bucharest because there is a possibility of moving up a position in the ranking, depending on the result of the game between CFR Cluj and Dinamo.

The team will be led from the bench by Eugeniu Cebotaru, who prefaced the match in Bucharest. “We hope to have a good game and bring 3 points home. It's been a busy but beautiful time. I really feel like we've done more press conferences than training”he said.

“But when things turn out well, then you are happy. All the staff worked for Mister Bergodi, we helped him get through this difficult period. After the match with FCSB he returns to the bench, and things return to normal. Now, we play without pressure with FCSB, with pleasure and let's enjoy football”, said Bergodi's assistant.

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