CSA Steaua Bucuresti claimed a hard-fought 2-1 home win against CSM Slatina in a Romanian Liga II fixture on February 26, 2026. The victory at the Stadionul Steaua provided a welcome boost to Steaua's campaign. The home side took an early lead, but CSM Slatina showed great resilience to equalize before halftime, setting up a tense second period. The decisive moment came in the final twenty minutes when Steaua scored the winner from a well-worked move, much to the relief of the home supporters. The three points helped Steaua climb the table and stay in touch with the playoff contenders, while Slatina was left to rue missed opportunities to at least secure a draw. Post-match, the Steaua manager emphasized the importance of grinding out results in a competitive league.