Steaua brought the trophy to Bucharest, after the penalty shootout, defeating Barcelona 2-0, thanks to the successes of Lăcătuș and Balint. Also then, Duckadam entered the legend, with the 4 penalty kicks saved. On the day of the holiday, the team plays today in the League 2 play-off, a match with no stake for them, considering that they do not have the right to promotion in the first echelon, something that Radu Mirita, the Minister of National Defense, says will be resolved soon.
Approximately 7000 supporters are present in the stands of the stadium in Ghencea.
UPDATE 19:00 » Special scenography of those from Peluza Sud
Special scenography made by Peluza Sud before the game. The “military” supporters displayed an impressive 3D canvas with the European Champions Cup trophy, surrounded by red-blue ribbons, and below the banner “The Star, Champion of Europe!”. Above were displayed flags dedicated to the historic matches with Barcelona, Anderlecht and Dinamo Kiev, among others, Stela's opponents on the European road and in the 1987 European Super Cup.
The background was completed by a huge canvas in red, yellow and blue colors in the first ring, while in the upper ring, where the ultras are positioned, the same chromaticity was recreated from cardboard. At the same time, the message was displayed at the Second Stand: “We are finalists. We won the Cup! The European Champions Cup is in Bucharest”along with a smaller scenography, which included the trophy and the date of its conquest.
The starting kick of the game was given by Ștefan Iovan, the captain of Stela from the great performance in Seville. In the opposite lawn, the one normally intended for visiting fans, there is a canvas with Emeric Ienei, the coach of the “speeders” since 1986.
UPDATE 18:00| The Sud Steaua lawn is preparing a special scenography
The ultras of Peluza Sud Steaua are ready to display a scenography to celebrate the moment 40 years ago. A canvas is already prepared at the second ring of the stadium.
UPDATE 17:40 | Supporters started coming to Ghencea
Stella fans gather in Ghencea 40 years after the performance in Seville
The representatives of Peluza Sud launched a call on social networks, to bring as many people as possible to the stands for the match where Ghencea is celebrating its performance 40 years ago.
“Trust us, the atmosphere will be well worth it! No star player should miss the meeting with Romania's only Golden Team, the one that won the Champions Cup in 1986. Club Steaua and its partners have prepared many surprises for you, so don't miss Thursday!
For those who come to the Peluza, please get your tickets at the top ring,” Steaua fans sent on social media at the beginning of the week.
Information from Thursday afternoon shows that, in total, with tickets sold and invitations, there will be around 11,000 spectators in the stands, with several sectors being sold-out.
Message to all star players: on Star Day, we dress up in red and blue! You know we usually have a black dress code, but this time please come in your Stella shirts or red and blue clothes.
We want to turn this gesture into a tradition: on Star Day, all supporters wear the team shirt with pride!
– the supporters from AS47
On the evening of the match, the Palace of the Parliament will be red and blue
In the evening when Steaua plays in Ghencea with Sepsi, the facade of the Parliament Palace will be colored, for three hours, in the colors of the club.
“The permanent office of the Chamber of Deputies approved, on Monday, the request of the Steaua Army Sports Club regarding the lighting of the building in the colors of the club's symbol. The anniversary moment recalls the historic performance of 1986, considered a landmark of Romanian sporting excellence and international affirmation.
According to the official document, the lighting of the main facade of the Palace of Parliament will take place between 20:00 and 23:00, offering the citizens of Bucharest and visitors a visual tribute dedicated to one of the most important victories in the history of Romanian football”, said the star fans.
