Universitatea Craiova and CFR Cluj face pivotal European fixtures amid club transitions

Universitatea Craiova is preparing for a decisive Europa League qualifying second-leg match against Finnish side KuPS at the Ion Oblemenco Stadium. Following a 1-1 draw in the first leg, the Romanian team seeks to advance to the group stages. Coach Filipe Coelho has urged his players to control their emotions and utilize the home advantage to secure qualification.

Separately, CFR Cluj is facing significant internal turmoil following a 0-5 defeat to Tromso in the Conference League. The club has dismissed Portuguese manager Antonio Folha after only six matches. Reports from the Portuguese outlet O Jogo suggest the departure was not amicable, alleging that Folha and his staff had not received any salaries during their tenure.

Club owner Ioan Varga is currently searching for a permanent replacement, with names such as Zeljko Kopic and Adrian Mutu appearing on a shortlist. In the interim, assistant coach Laurențiu Rus will lead the team for the upcoming return match against Tromso in Norway.