Steaua Bucureşti faces Fiorentina in Champions League

Steaua Bucureşti faces Fiorentina in their second Champions League match. Their first Champions League match, which they lost at home 1-0 to Bayern München showed a lack of attacking confidence and to be successful they will need to be aggressive in Florence.

Much of the pre-match talk has been surrounding Adrian Mutu, Argeş Piteşti and Dinamo Bucureşti alumni, wishing to score however this match won't be decided on theatrics but on sound Football. The Roş-Albaştrii are coming off a very tight 1-1 draw against CFR Cluj this weekend. They are without Ifeanyi Emeghara and Mihăiţă Pleşan because of injuries but have Tricolorii Bănel Nicoliţă back from suspension. His addition to the club can have an enormous impact in the attacking aspect of play in particular and tip the scales of the match. For Steaua Bucureşti to be successful, Sorin Ghionea will need to control the play of Adrian Mutu and Alberto Gilardino in a backline that includes Petre Marin, Dorin Goian and George Ogăraru.