Fotbal Club FCSB secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over FC Drita in a thrilling UEFA Europa League qualifier on August 8, 2025. The Romanian side emerged victorious in a five-goal thriller that kicked off at 02:30, taking a narrow but valuable lead into the second leg. FCSB started brightly and took an early lead, but Drita, the Kosovan champions, showed tremendous resilience to equalize before halftime. The second half was an end-to-end spectacle, with FCSB regaining the lead only for Drita to hit back once more to make it 2-2. The match seemed destined for a draw until a late, late winner from FCSB in stoppage time sent the home fans into raptures. The standout performance came from the FCSB attacking midfielder, who was involved in all three goals, scoring one and providing two crucial assists. The result gives FCSB a slight advantage, but the two away goals for Drita mean the tie is far from over, setting up a tense return match in Kosovo.