FCSB and Petrolul match at Arena Națională

FCSB returned to Arena Națională for a SuperLiga match against Petrolul Ploiești following a 480,000 euro renovation of the stadium’s hybrid grass surface. The match, held on September 14, resulted in a 2-2 draw. Petrolul took an early lead in the 3rd minute through Dan Nlundulu, but FCSB responded with an Ofri Arad penalty in the 14th minute and a goal from Meriton Korenica in the 24th minute. Petrolul equalized in the 66th minute via a header from Breston Malula.

The draw leaves FCSB in 7th place with 12 points, while Petrolul sits in 4th with 16 points. The match featured the debut of Denis Drăguș, who expressed a desire to reach 100% fitness quickly. Additionally, midfielder David Miculescu sustained a foot injury during the match.

Following the result, the future of coach Marius Baciu remains uncertain. Owner Gigi Becali stated that a decision regarding Baciu will be made after the upcoming match against Universitatea Craiova, noting the team must meet specific point targets. Amidst this coaching uncertainty, Becali has expressed interest in bringing Edi Iordănescu back to the club via a performance-based contract. Mihai Stoica addressed rumors regarding potential coaching changes, confirming that Marius Șumudică will not join the club due to opposition from the Peluza Nord supporters. Discussions also continue regarding club management and the potential future of players such as Octavian Popescu.