Former Romanian international Florin Răducioiu expressed shock and disappointment following FCSB’s unexpected 1-2 loss to Inter Club d’Escaldes in the Champions League first qualifying round. He criticized the team’s lack of seriousness and attitude, emphasizing that in modern football, the gap between traditional “small” and “big” teams has narrowed due to universal access to advanced training methods. Răducioiu described the defeat as a harsh but necessary “wake-up call” for FCSB, casting doubt on their chances of reaching the Champions League group stage and suggesting their focus should shift to the Europa League instead[1][2][3].
This disappointing performance highlights the increasing competitiveness of European qualifiers and the urgent need for FCSB to reassess their preparation and mentality if they aim to compete at the highest level.