CS Universitatea Craiova delivered a dominant performance to beat Spartak Trnava 3-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier on August 8, 2025. The Romanian side took a giant step towards the next round with a commanding display at the Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. Craiova scored an early goal to settle nerves and controlled the tempo of the game throughout. They added a second just before halftime, giving them a comfortable cushion. The third goal midway through the second half effectively put the tie beyond Spartak Trnava's reach. The Slovakian visitors offered little in attack, and Craiova's clean sheet makes their task in the second leg appear straightforward.