Craiova is firmly at the top of the Superliga. The Oltenians destroyed Petrol right in Ploiești

Craiova University returned to first place in the football Super League, after defeating Petrolul Ploiești with a score of 4-0 (2-0), Monday evening, away, in the last match of the 22nd stage.

Cicâldău, left, and Bancu made a good team PHOTO Facebook University of Craiova

Knocked down from the first position by Rapid (1-0 with Metaloglobus) and overtaken by Dinamo (1-0 with U Cluj), the Oltenians returned to the position they finished last year 2025.

Ștefan Baiaram, the player from Craiova University, reacted immediately after his team drastically defeated Petrol.

Ștefan Baiaram said that he does not want to leave Craiova University and there are no chances of him leaving the team this winter, his goal being the title with Craiova University. Also, the man in the Olten attack also discussed the play-offs and said that he wishes that at the end of the regular season FCSB will not find themselves in the top 6 teams of the Superliga.

“We are happy that we won and scored 4 goals. It was a tough match, especially since we came from better weather. We will have to get used to it. We didn't have enough time to adjust to the weather. We will work harder this week and look even better. We have valuable players who help us in every game. Anyone can score, as was the case tonight. We are glad that he helps us in every match. We want to fulfill our goal.

I want this year to be healthy, to play at full capacity every game. I want to take the title with Craiova University and then I can rest easy. I am thinking of winning the championship, and after that I can say that I am fulfilled.

We had discussions, I had the opportunity to go to Turkey as well. I want to stay. I want to write history with this club. I love this club and I want to stay with something. I'm not thinking about leaving right now. I want to take the title with the University of Craiova and in the summer I can leave peacefully.

It's the best championship so far. All teams have a chance to win the championship. It will be a battle for the play-offs and I hope the best 6 get in. I, personally, do not want FCSB to enter the play-offs. They have a good squad with quality players and they will definitely get in. I wish not to. All the teams that will enter the play-off will be strong: Dinamo, Rapid, Botoșani has a very good team. All have a chance to win. It depends only on us“, Ștefan Baiaram said in the flash interview from Digi Sport Special.

Olten striker Steven Nsimba also gave a brief reaction after the crushing victory over Petrol. “It was good. It's a great way to start 2026. It feels good to be back on the pitch. Let's leave the fact that we haven't played in the past. Now we focus on the next game.

I didn't want to leave, it was my decision from the start. It was my wish to play with number 7, I have a special relationship with this number. It's very good that I started the year like this. We have to focus every game. I'll keep it a secret how many goals I want, we'll see at the end of the season”, said Steven Nsimba.