Liga I
Liga I is Romania's top-tier football league, featuring the country's strongest clubs and a long-standing domestic rivalry. The competition has evolved through branding changes and format adjustments, and it serves as the main pathway for Romanian teams to European competitions.
โก Attacking, technically proficient football with emphasis on tactical discipline and fast counter-attacks.
๐ Notable Facts
- The league champion earns a berth in UEFA Champions League qualifiers, with additional slots allocated according to UEFA coefficients.
- FCSB (formerly known as Steaua Bucureศti) is the most successful club in Liga I history.
- CFR Cluj has been one of the dominant teams in the 2010s and 2020s, winning multiple titles and challenging established clubs.
๐ Top Teams
๐ League Table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 0 | +35 | 51 | |
| 2 | 21 | 14 | 4 | 3 | +25 | 46 | |
| 3 | 21 | 11 | 7 | 3 | +12 | 40 | |
| 4 | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | +15 | 38 | |
| 5 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | +18 | 33 | |
| 6 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | +3 | 28 | |
| 7 | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | -5 | 26 | |
| 8 | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | -4 | 26 | |
| 9 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | -5 | 25 | |
| 10 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 25 | |
| 11 | 20 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 25 | |
| 12 | 21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | -7 | 23 | |
| 13 | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | -10 | 21 | |
| 14 | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | -16 | 18 | |
| 15 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | -13 | 17 | |
| 16 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 12 | -18 | 14 | |
| 17 | 19 | 2 | 6 | 11 | -25 | 12 |
Champions / European Qualification
Relegation Zone
Liga I
Liga I is Romania's top-flight football league, the pinnacle of the country's domestic competition. Featuring the nation's best clubs, it serves as the battleground for national pride and European ambitions. The league operates with a multi-round format: a season-long schedule that typically runs from July through May, with a regular season followed by championship and relegation groups that determine the title, European spots, and relegation. The exact format has evolved over the years, but the goal remains to crown the national champion and to send teams to continental cups. Historically, CFR Cluj, FCSB (formerly Steaua Bucuresti), Universitatea Craiova, Dinamo and Rapid have been among the most successful clubs, fueling intense rivalries and memorable campaigns. The league emphasizes attacking, technically proficient football, with teams known for disciplined defending, swift transitions, and rapid counters that catch opponents off guard. Stadiums across Bucharest, Cluj, Craiova and beyond host electric atmospheres, where fans chant, wave scarves, and create a cauldron of energy. Fans follow Liga I for the drama of derby clashes, the pursuit of European qualification, and the chance to see homegrown talents rise to national and continental stages.
