Universitatea Craiova, semieșec acasă cu Ararat-Armenia. Calificarea se joacă la Erevan

Universitatea Craiova drew 1-1 at home against Ararat-Armenia in the first leg of the Europa League playoff, complicating their qualification chances. The return match will take place in Yerevan next week. After falling behind early, Craiova equalized but failed to secure a win, raising concerns about their defensive performance. Club president Pavel Badea expressed disappointment but remains hopeful for the second leg, emphasizing the need for improved confidence and performance. The winner will advance to the Europa League group stage, while the loser will enter the Conference League.