Universitatea Craiova claimed their first title in 35 years, and Vladimir Screciu, their coach, had much to say about the victory over U Cluj. The final match between Universitatea Craiova and U Cluj demonstrated the strength of the team from Bănie. Screciu was particularly motivated by the joy of the Cluj players after their victory in the regular season.

Led by Screciu, Universitatea Craiova finished the regular season as leaders in Superliga, but their path to the title was not without setbacks. They were defeated by FC Areș in the early stages, and in the fourth round, they lost 0-4 to U Cluj at the Cluj Arena.

Screciu shared his thoughts on the victory, saying, “It’s a dream come true to experience such moments with these amazing supporters. 35 years without a title, this city has suffered a lot. Now, let the celebrations begin.”

He continued, “After the game with U Cluj, I felt the boys were highly motivated. I was motivated by their joy. It’s important to take revenge. I’m happy, we’ve made history. Honestly, I don’t know how long the celebrations will last. I’m just looking forward to experiencing this celebration as a player.”

With one more round to go in the playoffs, all positions in the top part of the standings are now clear. Universitatea Craiova is the champion, U Cluj cannot lose their second-place position, and CFR Cluj will certainly end on the podium. Dinamo will face their opponent in the second phase of the Conference League qualifying round on May 22 or 23. The only remaining question is which team will finish last in the playoffs.

Rapid has 30 points and will play Universitatea Craiova at home. The newly promoted FC Argeș, the surprise of the season, has 28 points and will play CFR Cluj. In case of a tie in points at the end of the season, Rapid has the advantage, having finished the regular season with a slight edge.