Rapid Bucuresti lost 3-2 against Sepsi away from home but had a good offensive function from the start of the match. They go to the Bucharest derby indifferent in terms of points, as they didn't achieve their main goal of catching a European ticket. Their form is catastrophic, counting 8 defeats and 1 draw in the last 9 games and the only absences are Albu (29/0), Aioani (14/0 first goalkeeper), Djokovic (10/1), and Hromada (8/1). This season's champion of Romania will rest several starters. Coach Elias Charalambous said: „There are players who have improved a lot this season and they need to be rested for the national team. Those who didn't play this season will get the chance“. He announced that Olaru (36/15 second scorer), Șut (36/3), Radunovic (35/1), and Coman (34/18 top scorer) would not be part of the squad, while Pantea (20/0) is injured. Rapid Bucharest was disappointing in the playoffs. They are scoring and conceding goals comfortably and have 5 games in a row with an Over 2.5 & Yes (Total Goals Both Teams To Score).