FC Otelul Galați bounced back from their previous defeat to secure a convincing 3-0 home win over FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc in the Romanian Super Liga on January 26, 2026. The victory at the Stadionul Oțelul provided a vital boost to Otelul's survival hopes, achieved with a dominant second-half display. The first half ended goalless, but Otelul emerged after the break with renewed purpose. They broke the deadlock early in the second period and quickly added a second goal to take control of the match. A late third goal put the result beyond any doubt, giving the scoreline a comprehensive look. The key to the win was Otelul's midfield dominance, which allowed them to create a constant stream of chances after halftime. This result lifted Otelul out of the immediate relegation zone, while Csikszereda's difficult season continued near the bottom. The Otelul manager said, "The reaction from the players was excellent. We showed our quality in the second half and got the goals we deserved."