Here’s a refined preview of the Inter Club d’Escaldes vs FCSB UEFA Champions League second‑leg tie on 15 July 2025 in Andorra:
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⚽ Form Guide & Context
FCSB came into the tie in strong form: champions of Romania, winners of the Super Cup, and on an unbeaten run of 13‑14 matches across all competitions .
Inter Club d’Escaldes—Andorran champions and cup winners—were unbeaten in their domestic campaign and riding a 22‑match unbeaten streak, but with limited European experience .
In the first leg on 9 July 2025, FCSB won 3‑1, with goals from Miculescu, Olaru, and Ştefănescu; Inter’s Rafinha scored a late consolation goal .
Aggregate: FCSB lead 3–1 heading into the second leg.
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Match Details & Team News
Date & Venue: 15 July 2025 at around 18:30 UTC, held at DEVK‑Arena in Sant Julià de Lòria, Andorra .
Required outcome for Inter Club: a 2‑goal win (e.g. 2‑0), or at least a 3‑1 win with three away goals to force extra time (thanks to the away goals rule).
Team news: FCSB are expected to be near full strength, although some fringe players—like Popescu—may be missing. Inter will rely on their familiar 4‑2‑3‑1 formation, with Rafinha and Guillaume Lopez key to their attacking hopes .
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Predicted Lineups
FCSB (likely 4‑2‑3‑1 / 4‑1‑4‑1):
GK: Ș. Târnovanu
Defence: Crețu, Ngezana, Radunović, Chiricheș
Midfield: Olaru, Șut / Cisotti, Tănase, Miculescu
Striker: Politic (or possibly Alibec) .
Inter Club d’Escaldes (expected 4‑2‑3‑1):
GK: Díaz Sánchez
Defence: Torres, Puentes, Muguruza, Á. Sánchez
Midfield pivot: Alonso Madueño & A. García Mohedano
Attacking trio: P. Muñoz, López, Rafinha (lone striker / support) .
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Tactical Analysis & Prediction
FCSB: With a two-goal lead, they’re likely to adopt a control-based approach—solid at the back but capable of punishing any space left by Inter on the counter. Their quality in midfield and up front far outpaces the hosts.
Inter Club d’Escaldes: Will need to push aggressively from the whistle, using home advantage and looking to exploit set-pieces or quick transitions. However, to overturn the deficit they must take risks, likely opening up the game further.
Stats & Trends:
Matches between similarly mismatched sides have produced over 2.5 goals in many cases—in line with FCSB’s high scoring and Inter’s need to chase the game .
Both teams to score appears realistic, given Inter’s tendency to score in European matches and FCSB’s propensity to concede in recent fixtures .
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Prediction Summary
Scenario Forecast
Likely outcome FCSB to progress (aggregate 4–2 or similar)
Score prediction Inter Club d’Escaldes 1–4 FCSB or maybe 1–3; FCSB win decisively
Special bets Over 2.5 goals; Both Teams to Score – Yes
Analysts at Sports Mole and Football Whispers both favour a comfortable FCSB win on aggregate, with a potential second‑leg scoreline like 4‑1 or 3‑1 to FCSB .
Although Inter Club d’Escaldes have shown admirable resilience and home strength, the gulf in quality suggests FCSB will control the tie and book their spot in the next round.
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✅ Final Verdict
Aggregate Winner: FCSB
Second-leg prediction: FCSB win again—Inter may score once, but the Romanian side should comfortably see through the tie
Watch for: Inter’s attacking intent versus FCSB’s composure; late goals from Inter might brighten the contest, but the result appears settled
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