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Romanian football: season start, Craiova CL and sanctions

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The 2026‑27 SuperLiga opened on 17 July with several clubs level on three points. Universitatea Craiova’s Craiova began its Champions League campaign began with a 1‑0 loss to Levski Sofia in the first leg of the second‑qualifying round, leaving a narrow margin to overturn in the return fixture on 29 July in Craiova. In the domestic league, Craiova drew 2‑2 with UTA Arad, prompting Arad as coach Stjepan Tomas to stress stressed pragmatic play against physically strong opponents. Defender opponents, and defender Raul Opruț highlighted noted the new 4‑4‑2 formation under coach Nuno Campos as the team prepares for the upcoming derby. Campos. A week later Dinamo București delivered a dramatic 5‑1 victory over beat Craiova at Stadionul Arcul de Triumf. In addition to the on‑field result, the 5‑1; Capital Police issued fourteen contraventional fines totalling 18 450 lei to the clubs, event organisers and the security firm, lei, barred six individuals from stadiums for six months to a year, and opened two criminal investigations into possible explosives and drug possession linked to the match. possession. Levski Sofia will travel travelled to Romania by charter flight on 28 July for the second leg at Ion Oblemenco stadium for the second‑leg on 29 July, but Stadium. UEFA sanctions prevent barred its supporters from attending. supporters, leading Craiova to cancel roughly 300 tickets; fans set off fireworks outside the Levski hotel. Coach Julio Velázquez warned his side not to be complacent, while noting injuries to Radislav Kirilov, Vulikich and Camdem. Executive director Daniel Borimirov said the transfer window remains open with no offers. Craiova’s coach Filipe Coelho stressed emotional control; Oleksander Romanchuk missed the match with a muscle rupture and forward Assad Al‑Hamlawi was also unavailable. The match will be broadcast live on Digi Sport 1 and Prima Sport 1 in Romania. 1. Transfer activity remains unsettled, with Luca Stancu’s move to FCSB stalled by contractual disputes, and Romanian investors continue discussions on still discussing a minority stake in Liverpool FC. The Romanian Football Federation notes records an average of 2.5 goals per game as teams favour a possession‑based style.

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  1. 2026-07-29 15:53 UTC Romanian football: season start, Craiova CL and sanctions
  2. 2026-07-28 16:10 UTC Romanian football: season start, Craiova CL and sanctions
  3. 2026-07-25 22:26 UTC Romanian football: season start, Craiova’s CL loss

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