“They will referee this play-off”

Article by Robert Vîrdol – Published Monday, 09 February 2026, 17:03 / Updated on Monday, 09 February 2026 17:03
Andrei Cristea, 41 years old, former striker from FCSB, Dinamo or Craiova, spoke exclusively to Gazeta Sporturilor about the title fight in the Romanian SuperLiga.
Dinamo, Craiova and Rapid are the three teams fighting for the first position in the Romanian SuperLiga, but Andrei Cristea warned them that FCSB and CFR Cluj are knocking at the play-off doors, two teams that can cause them serious problems.
La Concordia coach Chiajna named the team that has been the most consistent in the current championship season and mentioned that he would like a play-off in which all five teams are present.
Andrei Cristea has confidence in CFR Cluj and FCSB

Andrei Cristea, the new coach of Concordia Chiajna
“When it comes to the title fight, they are two different things, we have to see whether it will be a play-off with FCSB or without FCSB. The moment FCSB enters the play-offs, it will be a formidable opponent for any team and there is a chance they will catch.
I would like this play-off to have Dinamo, and FCSB, Craiova or Rapid. It would be sensational. CFR is also not to be forgotten, which recovered with the arrival of Pancu and plays to its true value. At the moment, Rapid, Craiova and Dinamo were the most consistent, but everything will be seen in the play-off. However, Craiova had an advantage, it was the most consistent. She looked good with Radoi and Coelho.
Still, it's too early to call a favorite; the three teams depend a lot on CFR Cluj and FCSB, they are organized clubs, two tough guys, and they will be the referees of this championship fight”, Andrei Cristea told Gazeta Sporturilor.
Andrei Cristea has two titles in his career
Andrei Cristea played for some of the most important teams in League 1, and during his career he won two championships. Both were at FCSB in the 2004/2005 and 2005/2006 seasons.
These are not the only trophies conquered by Andrei Cristea, in 2012 he won the Romanian Super Cup with Dinamo.




