Romanian SuperLiga: CFR Cluj defeats FC Botoșani 3-1

In the Romanian SuperLiga, CFR Cluj defeated FC Botoșani 3-1. The match was heavily influenced by an early red card for Botoșani's Răzvan Creț in the 9th minute. Goals from Lorenzo Biliboc and Drazic gave CFR Cluj a 2-0 lead by halftime, while Mykola Kovtalyuk scored for the visitors in the 68th minute before Sergiu Buș secured the win for the hosts in the 77th minute. Botoșani coach Marius Croitoru criticized the refereeing and the red card decision, while also hinting at a strategic shift for the club.

U Cluj secured a 2-0 away victory against FC Voluntari, with late goals from Marius Ștefăneascu and Alibek Aliev. Coach Cristiano Bergodi praised the team's attitude, despite complaints from player Alexandru Chipciu regarding the poor condition of the Voluntari pitch, which he claimed was intentionally left in bad shape.

In handball, CSM București suffered a significant defeat in the Champions League, losing 32-35 to Borussia Dortmund. Despite holding a 9-goal lead at one point, the Romanian side collapsed in the second half, allowing the German team to complete a comeback.