CFR Cluj continued their strong home form with a 1-0 victory over FC Otelul Galați in the Romanian Super Liga on January 18, 2026. The win at the Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu solidified CFR Cluj's position near the top of the table, achieved through a professional performance against a resilient Otelul side. The match-winning goal came in the second half after sustained pressure from the hosts, with a midfielder arriving late in the box to convert a low cross. Otelul Galați defended stoutly for large periods and threatened on the counter-attack, but CFR Cluj's defense held firm to record another clean sheet. The key incident was a disallowed goal for Otelul for a marginal offside call, which VAR confirmed, much to the relief of the home supporters. This result kept CFR Cluj firmly in the hunt for European qualification, while Otelul remained in a precarious position near the bottom. The CFR Cluj manager noted, "These are the types of games you must win to be contenders. We were patient and got our reward."