FCSB is set to compete against Farul in the closing match of the third round of the Superliga. The match will be broadcast live on Prima Sport 1 and Digi Sport 1. Due to the poor condition of the pitch at Stadion Steaua, FCSB has moved the game to Stadionul Arcul de Triumf.
Coach Marius Baciu’s team is looking to bounce back after a disappointing loss to Auda in the Conference League qualifiers, where goalkeeper Ștefan Târnovanu struggled, leading to Matei Popa taking the starting position.
Farul, on the other hand, will be without Ionuț Vînă and Denis Alibec due to injuries.
Update: 20:10 – FCSB Arrives at the Stadium
The FCSB squad arrived at the venue first, greeted by approximately 40 children who cheered for them. Players including Bîrligea, Tănase, and Politic received the loudest applause. The delegation from Farul arrived two minutes later.
Update: 19:50 – Poor Pitch Conditions Before FCSB vs. Farul
The pitch at Arcul de Triumf is reported to be in poor condition, with visible patches of paint indicating maintenance issues.
Match Details: FCSB vs. Farul at 21:30
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Starting Lineups for FCSB – Farul:
FCSB: M. Popa – Labonne, Dawa, Batubinsika, Pădurariu – Boutoutaou, Gnahore, M. Toma – Cisotti, Bîrligea, Oct. Popescu. Reserves: R. Andrei, Udrea, V. Crețu, Duarte, Dăncuș, Fl. Tănase, Joao Paulo, D. Avram, L. Stancu, A. Stoian, D. Popa, Politic. Coach: Marius Baciu.
Dylan Batubinsika will make his debut for FCSB. Regular captain Florin Tănase starts on the bench, while Ștefan Târnovanu, who lost his starting role, is not even on the bench.
Farul’s lineup includes: R. Munteanu – D. Sîrbu, Bouzamoucha, Gustavo, Țicu – Njike, Dican, Ahlinvi – Sylvestre, Doicaru, Radaslavescu. Reserves: Buzbuchi, Sima, Larie, A. Duțu, Kaminski, Banu, N. Popescu, Marincean, Gongear, R. Tănasă, I. Cojocaru. Coach: Ioan Ovidiu Sabău.
The match will take place at Stadionul Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, officiated by Romică Bîrdeș from Argeș, with assistants Cosmin Vatamanu and Dan Buzărnescu.
“This match is crucial for us after two good matches where we won. We need to continue and take the three points. We are recovering players after Thursday’s game, and we aim to perform well. It is not easy for anyone in the team.” – Marius Baciu, FCSB Coach
Out of the last ten encounters between FCSB and Farul, the red and blue team has won six, while Farul has claimed victory in two, with two matches ending in a draw.
“We expect a tough match against an opponent with quality and experience. Our goal is to win something, and regardless of the outcome, we need to show that we are developing our identity and playing style, functioning as a team.” – Ioan Ovidiu Sabău, Farul Coach
Pre-Match Statistics for FCSB – Farul
FCSB’s only home defeat in the last ten league matches occurred on March 7, 2026, against U Cluj, with a score of 1-3, alongside seven wins and two draws.
Farul has not won an away Superliga match since January 25, 2026, when they defeated Petrolul 1-0, followed by two draws and six losses.
The last Superliga meeting occurred on April 20, 2026, ending in a 3-2 win for FCSB with goals from Radaslavescu, Alibec, J. Paulo, Cisotti, and Tănase.
As a coach, Ioan Ovidiu Sabău has faced FCSB 21 times, achieving four wins, five draws, and 12 losses, with his last victory against them on March 22, 2012.
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