Cluj Derby: CFR Cluj and Universitatea Cluj face off in SuperLiga rematch

CFR Cluj and Universitatea Cluj are set to face each other in the ‘Cluj Derby’, a rescheduled match from the fourth round of the Romanian SuperLiga. The match is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, at 20:30 at the Dr. Constantin Rădulescu Stadium.

Universitatea Cluj currently holds 5th place with 15 points, while CFR Cluj sits in 8th place with 13 points. Recent head-to-head statistics show a competitive history, with both teams having won four of their last ten encounters.

Ahead of the match, U Cluj coach Cristiano Bergodi described the upcoming duel as a ‘war’ and a significant milestone for his team. Conversely, CFR Cluj manager Marius Șumudică reported squad challenges due to a viral illness affecting several players, including Mario Camora and Andrei Cordea. Șumudică also addressed an incident where he claimed to have been spat upon by a driver prior to the match.