FCSB and Bologna Face Off in Crucial Europa League Clash

Bucharest, Romania — FCSB will host Bologna on October 23, 2025, in a pivotal Europa League match. Both teams are seeking their first victory in the group stage. FCSB, who started with a win against Go Ahead Eagles, suffered a setback last week with a 2-0 defeat to Young Boys at home.

Coach Elias Charalambous‘s squad is currently in 24th place in the league phase, hoping to secure maximum points to improve their position. After their impressive start, the Red and Blues aim to avoid consecutive losses at the National Arena.

Bologna arrives in Romania after a much-needed away victory in Serie A, which was their first win outside their home region this season. They are positioned in 27th place and seeking to lift themselves up the table, as this match presents a crucial opportunity for both teams to get on the board in the group.

FCSB will be without several key players due to injuries, including Joyskim Dawa and Mihai Popescu, raising concerns about their defensive line. However, the versatile Tanase remains a driving force, being the team’s top scorer in the league.

Bologna’s coach, Thiago Motta, can count on a healthier squad following their latest match. They are keen to establish a foothold in the competition, especially against a FCSB squad that has shown vulnerabilities.

The stakes are high as both teams aim for their first points in this year’s Europa League, with FCSB and Bologna looking to shift the trajectory of their campaigns. The match is set to begin at 5:45 PM local time.