Rapid lost the match against an opponent with many Portuguese players, having a poor performance in the first half, with no clear chances.

In the fifth round, Rapid had a chance to climb to first place, but suffered a defeat. Although the homogeneity of the team should have given them an advantage, the first half performance was disappointing, with no shots on goal and a goal conceded by Andrei Ciobanu. Absences from the squad were a factor, but the team showed a lack of inspiration and aggression, which hurt their chances of victory.