Tunari vs Ştefăneşti - Cupa României

The Cupa României returns to the home ground on August 12, 2026, where Tunari and Ştefăneşti will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Jorge Salinas is of interest to Manchester United(Image: 2024 Soccrates Images B.V.) United are one of several Premier League clubs weighing up whether to meet Bologna’s €25m (£21.7m) valuation for Jhon Lucumi, according to Corriere di Bologna.

There is plenty riding on this Cupa României encounter for Tunari and Ştefăneşti alike, and neither will want to leave the home ground empty-handed. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. The visitors will travel in the hope that a change of scene can spark a turnaround, whatever the form book says. The midfielder faces a significant period on the sidelines after being stretchered off during Uruguay's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the recent FIFA World Cup.

The tactical subplot is compelling: Tunari favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Ştefăneşti are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. Tottenham have changed their approach and are spending big on players who already know the Premier League.

When Andrei Trandafir is on the pitch — 2 goals to his name this term — moments of magic are never far away, and the Cupa României's top scorer will be central to how this one unfolds. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Ramos did eventually score the breakthrough goal midway through the second half but that was one of eight attempts at goal by the Portuguese forward - and there were no fewer than four big chances missed.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. The team currently most likely to win the 2026 WNBA Finals according to Opta.