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Universitatea Craiova: European progress and financial goals

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Universitatea ~~Craiova 2026-27 season and~~ Craiova: European progress and financial goals

Universitatea Craiova’s Champions League campaign ended following a 2-2 draw with Levski Sofia, resulting in their relegation to the Europa League. Following the exit, club owner Mihai Rotaru held an emergency meeting with head coach Filipe Coelho to address defensive shortcomings. The club faces significant transfer pressure, with combined offers for forwards Ștefan Baiaram and Assad Al-Hamlawi reportedly reaching approximately €9.25 million, a sale that could offset financial losses from the early European exit. In the SuperLiga, the defending champions have struggled to maintain momentum. After their European exit, Craiova suffered a 1-0 defeat against FC ~~Argeș at~~ Argeș. Recently, the ~~Ion Oblemenco Stadium. Despite controlling over 80% of possession, Craiova was unable~~ team played to ~~overcome~~ a ~~7th-minute goal~~ 1-1 draw against Oțelul Galați, a match marked by ~~Yanis Pîrvu. This loss allowed FC Argeș to move to~~ an early red card for Alexandru Crețu, which forced the ~~top~~ squad to play with ten men for much of the ~~standings.~~ game. Craiova has since progressed in the Europa League, securing a 1-1 draw against KuPS Kuopio in the first leg of the third-round preliminary ~~tie, with Ștefan Baiaram scoring for the visitors.~~ tie. The club has now qualified for the Europa League play-offs against Ararat-Armenia. This advancement guarantees participation in the Conference League main stage, ~~which is~~ expected to generate up to €10 million in revenue. ~~Consequently,~~ Amidst this, Mihai Rotaru ~~confirmed negotiations are underway for two to three additional players. To manage player fatigue ahead~~ announced an ambitious long-term financial strategy, targeting a budget of 30 million euros within five years and 50 million euros by 2036. Regarding the ~~play-off~~ Levski Sofia match, UEFA has imposed three financial sanctions totaling 23,625 euros due to incidents during the ~~club successfully requested that~~ Champions League second qualifying round. These included Levski supporters entering the ~~kickoff time for their SuperLiga match against Oțelul Galați be rescheduled to 18:30.~~ stadium despite a travel ban and physical altercations in the tunnel involving sporting director Mario Felgueiras and player Serginho.

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