US EditionAberdeen Undone by Cruel Penalty and Red Card but Avoid Rangers-Esque Collapse in Europe
FCSB secured a 3-0 win aided by a penalty and red card against Aberdeen, advancing to the Europa League main phase while Aberdeen moves to the Conference League.
- FCSB beat Aberdeen FC 3-0 in Bucharest, Romania, ending Aberdeen's Europa League hopes and advancing FCSB to the Europa League main phase.
- After a pitchside VAR check, Norwegian referee Espen Eskas awarded a first-half penalty and sent off Richard Jensen, reducing Aberdeen to ten players.
- FCSB captain Darius Olaru converted the 45th-minute penalty, and Adrian Sut then added a second-half strike to extend their lead.
- Aberdeen will now turn focus back to domestic competitions as they regroup, while the 750 travelling supporters endured a long and disappointing night.
- Dons boss Jimmy Thelin made five changes as he chased a return to Europa's group stage, while FCSB had won only one of their opening seven league matches.
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Football Mad! ⚽️🤪Aberdeen left ruing hugely-contentious flashpoint in Europa League play-off loss
The Dons looked comfortable in the second leg in Bucharest’s National Arena but fell short.
·Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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FCSB qualified in the main stage of the European League football competition, after winning the Scottish team Aberdeen FC with the score of 3-0 (1-0), Thursday evening at the National Arena of Bucharest, in the second half of the play-off.
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FCSB passed with 3-0 Aberdeen, in the second half of the play-off from Europe League, on Thursday, 28 August 2025, on the National Arena. In the course, the score was equal. 2-2. Article FCSB – Aberdeen 3-0. Roman Championship, for the second consecutive time in the main group of Europe League, appeared first in Romania TV.
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