Liga I · Matchday 1: Universitatea Craiova beat Uta Arad 4-0. The match was played on Saturday, 18 July 2026 at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco (Craiova); refereed by Rares George Vidican, Romania.
Teles 62' (Universitatea Craiova) · S. Baiaram 87' (Universitatea Craiova) · S. Elisor 89' (Universitatea Craiova) · D. Alomerovic 90' (OG) (Universitatea Craiova)
After a 0-0 first half, the game finished 4-0.
Universitatea Craiova held 66% of possession against 34%, attempting 13 shots to Uta Arad's 8.
Shots on target read 4-2 and corners 4-2.
Substitutes: L. Popescu, A. Rus, O. Romanchuk, C. Mora, R. Webster, L. Basceanu, A. Cicaldau, T. Baluta, S. Baiaram, S. Elisor, M. Radulescu, J. Badelj
Coach: Filipe Coelho
Substitutes: A. Tordai, R. Oaida, I. Sinani, A. Padula, J. Papeau, R. Badescu, D. Taroi, A. Pitu, A. Tolcea
Coach: Adrian Mihalcea
Ștefan Baiaram (Universitatea Craiova) — named player of the match with a 8.5 rating.