Gabi Balint: FCSB Favorite Against Botosani, Tougher Against Dinamo

FCSB, FC Botosani, and Dinamo are the three teams competing in the playoff to secure the final spot in the Conference League. The first leg of the playoff, between FCSB and FC Botosani, will take place on May 24 at Ghencea Stadium, with the winner facing Dinamo in the final leg on May 29 at the “Arcul de Triumf” stadium. Gabi Balint, a former international, believes FCSB has the edge over Botosani. However, he sees a more challenging match against Dinamo in the final leg. "FCSB is the clear favorite against Botosani, being the better team, despite the form not being particularly strong. I think they will win by a two-goal margin against Botosani. Against Dinamo, it's a different story; I believe they will start with a second chance at victory," Balint told Digi Sport.

Marius Baciu, FCSB’s New Coach: “I Need Everyone for This Match”

At his first press conference as FCSB’s new coach, Marius Baciu was asked by reporters if he would form the team with Gigi Becali, who traditionally sets the first eleven. Baciu responded, "I don’t know, maybe Gigi Becali will form the team with me. We’ll see how it goes! We have some discussions, especially for this match, I want everyone’s help. I’ve been promised total support. This time, I need them very much, maybe at some point, I won’t need them anymore, but for this match, I need everyone, sincerely..."