On Monday, May 18, 2026, the Romanian Superliga plays its final relegation matches. Metaloglobus will be directly relegated, while other teams face off in play-out matches to decide who stays in the top tier. ProSport provides live updates throughout the day, covering the emotions and calculations of the matches.
The four teams involved in the final relegation matches are Farul, Petrolul, Hermannstadt, and Unirea Slobozia. The standings and tiebreakers will determine who faces relegation or who will play promotion-relegation matches against teams from Liga 2.
If the teams finish in the 7th and 8th positions, they will play promotion-relegation matches against FC Voluntari and either FC Bihor Oradea or Chindia Târgoviște.
Matches begin at 20:30. The following scenarios will determine the fate of each team:
- Petrolul Ploiești cannot be directly relegated but must win to avoid the play-off match. They will face Oțelul Galați.
- Farul Constanța, like Petrolul, cannot be directly relegated but must win to avoid the play-off match. They will face Metaloglobus.
- Hermannstadt and Unirea Slobozia must win to avoid direct relegation.
The liveblog on ProSport will cover all the emotions and outcomes of these critical matches.
I can't believe how intense the relegation matches are! Who do you think will hold their ground and who will be sent packing? Let's see some drama unfold!