Universitatea Craiova eyes Champions League progress after Super Cup triumph
Universitatea Craiova lifted the Romanian Super Cup, defeating Universitatea Cluj 5‑3 on penalties following a 1‑1 draw. Coach Filipe Coelho praised the victory but warned that complacency could cost the team in the upcoming UEFA Champions League second‑leg tie against Belarusian side ML Vitebsk, where Craiova holds a 4‑1 first‑leg lead. Coelho stressed the need for high‑level performance and warned that “if anyone thinks the job is done, we will lose.” The club also announced goalkeeper Pavlo Isenko’s accelerated recovery from knee surgery, with a possible return in October. Transfer rumors link three Craiova players – Anzor, Cicâldău and Baiaram – to Spanish La Liga side Getafe. Betting outlets predict another comfortable home win for Craiova, with odds favoring a high‑scoring result.