FC Gloria Bistrița is a Romanian football club from the city of Bistrița, currently competing in the Liga II, the country's second division. The club has a long history, with its foundation dating back to 1921. They play their home matches at the Gloria Stadium. The team is traditionally associated with blue and white colors. Gloria Bistrița is best known for its golden era in the late 1980s and early 1990s, when they were a consistent force in the top-flight Divizia A and famously reached the semi-finals of the 1990–91 UEFA Cup, a remarkable European run that included victories over established clubs. That team, built on a strong defensive foundation, captured the imagination of Romanian football. The modern history has been more challenging, with the club experiencing financial difficulties, relegations, and even a period of dissolution before being reformed. Now in Liga II, the club is striving to regain its former stature and return to the top division. The fans in Bistrița remain fiercely loyal, dreaming of a return to the days when their team competed with the best in Europe.