Alex Chipciu of FC Universitatea Cluj (37) had a volatile reaction after his team's 0-5 loss to FC Craiova in what can be considered the final match of the Romanian Cup. The match took place on Sunday at the "Ion Oblemenco" stadium in Craiova as part of the ninth round of the Superliga playoffs. Following this perfect game, Craiova became champions from a mathematical perspective, one stage ahead of the end of the 2025-2026 season.

The students of Cristiano Bergodi (61) found it difficult to accept their defeat in Banie, which left them without a chance of winning the main domestic trophy.

Chipciu had a heated exchange with reporters in the mixed zone, upset that he had to leave the interview early.

"I would say that we lost the Cup more than we lost the championship. I believe we performed well in this league. To finish second after the situation we were in... I can’t be angry, we all got here together.

The match was lost from the start when we conceded goals very quickly, plus the elimination of Oucasse Mendy in the 43rd minute. It was clear that we no longer had a chance.

Still, I'm proud of my teammates and the moments we shared together. Let's not forget, we will play in the Europa League, a tough competition.

I did think about the championship, especially after beating Craiova at home (4-0), but that's all we could do. Congratulations to them, it means they were better!

Now, if they came out as champions, don't call me anymore? Don't call me after, if they need to pull me out quickly. See how life is? When you need to talk, you pull someone in. When not, quick, let's go,” said the visitor's goalkeeper, according to sport.ro.

"We got here due to the evolution of the players. I'm happy, we made it into the Europa League, which is very, very important, an extraordinary result.

Today they deserved it, they were better. The best team (Craiova). It's a shame we entered a bit timid, being already 2-0 after nine minutes... It's very hard for any team.

In the Cup, they didn't do this pressing, now they did a strong pressing at the beginning of the match. They were better, you can't say anything. Congratulations Craiova!

We conceded two goals in nine minutes. We weren't positioned well there, but that's it, it's not right to talk about mistakes now.

That's it, we entered a bit timid, they did a very good pressing and after ten minutes, to see yourself led 2-0, then have one player sent off... It's very hard, the match ended after the first half.

We remain with the qualification for the Europa League. We started on October 21, we were in 10th place, and thanks to the players, we ended up in second place. It's something extraordinarily beautiful for everyone,” communicated Cluj's coach, Cristiano Bergodi, to Prima Sport.