Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published on Sunday, April 26, 2026, 9:22 p.m. / Updated on Sunday, April 26, 2026, 9:24 p.m.
Problems for Rapid from the start the match with Dinamofrom the sixth round of the play-off. Marian Aioani (26 years old), the starter in goal, got injured and was replaced by an 18-year-old debutant.
At a moment when the Dynamo players were trying to put pressure on the opponent's box, Marian Aioani lay down on the lawn, complaining of a pain in his thigh. He could no longer continue and was taken out by Costel Gâlcă in the 4th minute.
Marian Aioani was injured, Adrian Briciu made his debut for Rapid with Dinamo
Adrian Briciu was Gâlcă's only backup option for the goalkeeper position, and the coach had to rely on the 18-year-old.
It was the debut of Briciu, who arrived at Rapid in 2024 but hadn't had the chance to perform at all for Giulești until this match. It was even a professional debut for the goalkeeper who was also at FC Argeș.
Aioani left the field in pain, while Costel Gâlcă watched with concern. The Romanian international scored 30 matches this season, including the 4 minutes he was on the field with Dinamo. He scored 30 goals and kept a clean sheet in 9 matches.
The starting teams in Dinamo – Rapid:
Dinamo (3-5-2): Epassy – Boateng, Duțu, Stoinov – Sivis, Soro, Gnahore, Milanov, Opruț – Pușcaş, Armstrong
reserves: Roșca – Musi, Cîrjan, Mazilu, Bordușanu, Cr. Mihai, Tarbă, Caragea, Toader, Țicu, Al. Pop
Absent: Marginean, Karamoko, Ikoko (injured)
Coach: Zeljko Kopic
Quick (4-3-3): Aioani – Ciobotariu, Pașcanu, Kramer, Borza – Grameni, Christensen, K. Keita – Moruțan, Dobre, Petrila
reserves: Briciu – Todoran, Onea, Sălceanu, Hromada, Talisson, Hazrollaj, A. Șucu, D. Paraschiv, Burmaz, Simonia
Absent: Mendes, Bolgado, Vulturar (injured)
Coach: Constantin Galca
