Universitatea Craiova defeats U Cluj 4-0

Universitatea Craiova secured a 4-0 victory against U Cluj, a match that included a tribute to the late Nae Ungureanu. Despite a scoreless first half, Craiova dominated the second period with goals from Assad, Screciu, Băluţă, and Elisor.

Following recent performances, former player Emil Săndoi provided analysis on the team's current state. While acknowledging the team's success in qualifying for the Romanian Cup, Săndoi expressed criticism regarding the club's recent transfer strategy. He noted a significant difference in quality between the players recruited last season and the new arrivals this summer, suggesting that the current recruitment has not been as inspired as previous efforts.