Liga I · Matchday 5: FCSB beat FC Botosani 3-2. The match was played on Monday, 17 August 2026 at National Arena (Bucharest); refereed by Rares George Vidican, Romania.
Joao Paulo 10' (FCSB) · A. Dumiter 36' (FC Botosani) · A. Dumiter 62' (FC Botosani) · D. Birligea 63' (FCSB) · D. Birligea 90' (FCSB)
After a 1-1 first half, the game finished 3-2.
FCSB held 60% of possession against 40%, attempting 22 shots to FC Botosani's 12.
Shots on target read 8-3 and corners 13-5.
Substitutes: S. Tarnovanu, V. Cretu, R. Labonne, E. Gnahore, O. Arad, M. Toma, L. Stancu, D. Politic, D. Miculescu, O. Popescu, D. Popa, A. Stoian
Coach: Marius Baciu
Substitutes: I. C. Gurau, E. Diaw, R. Sadiku, R. Cret, M. Bordeianu, L. De Vega, Gabriel Gama, G. Sorodoc, J. Markovic, Z. Mitrov, M. Preda, M. Kovtalyuk
Coach: Marius Croitoru
Daniel Bîrligea (FCSB) — named player of the match with a 8.9 rating.