Article by Alexandru Barbu – Published Friday, January 30, 2026, 12:55 / Updated Friday, January 30, 2026 12:55
Raul Rusescu, 37 years old, double champion with FCSBanalyzed last night's match of the Romanian champions, 1-1 with Fenerbahcein the last stage of the Europa League main draw. The former striker has both remarks and a message for supporters who protested on Thursday amid the favourites' poor results of late.
FCSB ended the European journey with a worthy evolution, they could even win against the Turks. The Romanian champion finished the UEL league phase in 27th place, with 7 accumulated points.
VIDEO | Raul Rusescu, on GSP Live, the day after FCSB – Fenerbahce 1-1: “He played his best game since he was in the team”
“It is by far FCSB's best game this year and perhaps the best of the European campaign that started a long time ago. Those from FCSB reached the goal many times. And they created many chances, some clear.
A match in which the defensive phase looked very good, after a long time. If in previous matches we said that huge mistakes were made in defense, last night things changed: the defensive phase looked good, as did the midfield.
Lixandru played a match after which you can calmly wait for the call-up to the national team. An excellent match! Lixandru and Târnovanu were the best people at FCSB. I can also include Alhassan here – I think it was his best game since FCSB.
In conclusion, this is how a European campaign ends. They scored 7 points, which is fine considering the good teams they faced. It's a 7 grade European campaign, I'd say“, declared Rusescu, at GSP Live.
I also have a message for the supporters, who no longer believed that this team could produce quality football. The team showed last night that they can produce good, quality football on many occasions
– Raul Rusescu, at GSP Live
I remain of the opinion that Târnovanu should not leave the gate. It doesn't seem right to me. The world criticized him too harshly compared to how he actually defended himself
– Raul Rusescu, at GSP Live
