Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published Monday, June 15, 2026, 00:35 / Updated Monday, June 15, 2026 00:51
The former Romanian international analyzed the match on Antena 1, in the show “Toată Lumea la Antena”, immediately after the final whistle of the match and before the confrontation between Holland and Japan.
Gabi Tamaș compared Germany's victory: “It reminded me of Manchester City – FCSB”
The former defender of the Romanian national team, starter for FCSB in the famous double with Manchester City in the 2016 Champions League play-off, was impressed by the difference in value between Germany and Curacao and immediately found a comparison with the experience he himself had on the field in front of the Premier League team.
“This duel reminded me of the match between FCSB and Manchester City. Then, we took 5 and Nița was the man of the match, after they also missed two penalties. The Germans looked like astronauts, aliens. They were coming from the left and the right, the football players from Curacao didn't even know where to look“, stated Gabriel Tamaș.
Germany prevailed without emotions, 7-1, in a match where the difference in value between the two teams was evident from the first minutes.
Remembering a nightmare double for FCSB
The comparison made by Tamaș refers to one of the most difficult European matches in the recent history of the red-blues. In August 2016, the Bucharest formation met Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League play-off, the team of Pep Guardiola, the technician of the “citizens” at the time, winning with the overall score of 6-0.
Gabriel Tamaș, in Manchester City – FCSB // PHOTO Imago Images
In the round played at the National Arena, the English won 5-0, in an authoritatively dominated game. Sergio Aguero then managed a hat-trick, even though he had missed two shots from 11 yards in the first half. The other goals were scored by David Silva and Nolito.
The return from England ended with a victory for the English, score 1-0, through the goal scored by Fabian Delph.
