CS Universitatea Craiova comfortably defeated FC Botosani 2-0 at the Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in the Romanian Super Liga on January 25, 2026. The home side controlled the match from start to finish, securing a crucial win in their pursuit of a top-three finish. Craiova took the lead in the first half through a penalty after a handball in the box, and they doubled their advantage early in the second period with a close-range tap-in following a goalmouth scramble. Botosani offered little attacking threat throughout, with Craiova's defense rarely troubled. The home side could have added more goals, hitting the post in the final minutes, but the two-goal margin was a fair reflection of their dominance. This victory solidifies Craiova's status as a contender for European football, while Botosani's struggles near the foot of the table continue. The Craiova manager was pleased with the professional performance, and the Botosani coach acknowledged his team was second-best in all departments.