“Let me tell you why I want them to beat!”

Craiova University – Dinamo is from 21:00 in Bănie. The tickets sold well and more than 26,000 spectators are expected at the “Ion Oblemenco” stadium. And the “dogs” will be close to their favorites, around 700 red-white fans who will contribute to a memorable atmosphere at the game.

Cosmin Bărcăuan told GSP.ro why he wants Dinamo to beat Craiova: “Maybe they would have another chance at the title. In any case, let them win in Bănie”

Cosmin Bărcăuan, now 47 years old, played for U Craiova, scored in that farewell match against FC Național (2-1), when the Juves directed the title to Ștefan cel Mare, then continued his rise in Dinamo's jersey.

He conquered the event with the “dogs”, played for the national team, was brought by Mircea Lucescu to Shakhtior Donetsk and got to duel with the greats of the world in the Champions League groups.

Attacker transformed by Ioan Andone into central defender, because at one point Dinamo needed stoppers, Cosmin Bărcăuan hopes that tonight the “dogs” will produce the big surprise in Bănie.

Bărcăuan vs Messi, in a duel between Shakhtior and Barcelona in the Champions League groups

“Not because I have something against Craiova, because I believe that the University is still the main favorite for the title and still has the best chance of winning the event.

But I would like to beat Dinamo. Because I stick with Dinamo! And maybe the “dogs” have another chance at the title, who knows?! If he doesn't win, it's clear, he's totally out of the running for winning the championship.

It doesn't matter what happened in the past, I compare it with recent history, I would like Dinamo to avenge the recent failure with Craiova in the semi-finals of the Romanian Cup. Anyway, it's clear, apart from the Olten fans, all the other fans hope that Dinamo will prevail in Bănie”, said Cosmin Bărcăuan for GSP.ro.

6trophies won by Bărcăuan in his career, three with Dinamo, the championship and two Cups, three with Shakhtior, two championships and a Supercup

Cosmin Bărcăuan about current Dinamo: “It doesn't have “mother, mother” players, but it has an attitude and a coach, especially”

How can Dinamo surprise Craiova tonight? Cosmin Barcauan answered.

Cosmin Bărcăuan won the event with Dinamo in 2004

“With tactics, a system of Zeljko Kopic, because he seems to me to be a top coach. Dinamo doesn't have players to say “mom, mom, how good they are!”. That's the truth. But it has an attitude as a team and it has a coach, especially.

I repeat, Craiova seems to be the favorite for the title, even at the event. But maybe it adds spice to the Dinamo situation…

A player to like? Look, this Craiova striker, Al-Hamlawi. (laughs) It's like he reminds me of me when I was a striker,” Bărcăuan said.

8Bărcăuan has caps and 2 goals for the Romanian national team