The statisticians made the calculations »with whom they can play quickly or CFR Cluj in the Europa League if they take the Romanian Cup

Article by Romeo Ene – published Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 13:30 / Updated Wednesday, April 23, 2025 13:34
The Betano Romanian Cup represents the fastest way to the Europa League. The winner qualifies in the first round of the competition. Hermannstadt – Rapid, the first semifinal, is playing on Wednesday, while on Thursday the second, CFR – Constanța Lighthouse.
Of these formations, just Hermanntadt It has no right to participate in European cups due to the fact that it is insolvency. Rapid and CFR Clujplay-off bands, are favorite to win the competition.
The statisticians made the calculations and named some of the teams that Rapid and CFR Cluj can meet in the first round of the Europa League.

Potential opponents for Rapid in the first round of the Europa League
CFR Cluj could be in the ballot box in the first preliminary round of the Europa League, but not the same applies in the case of Rapid. Football Meets Data statistics have made certain estimates depending on how the rest of the European championships stand and have made a certain list that would apply to the Rapid.
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Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel)
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Legia Warsaw (Poland)
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Partizan Belgrade (Serbia)
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Sheriff Tiraspol (Republic of Moldova)
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Homonia Nicosia (Cyprus)
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Hajduk Split (Croatia)
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NK Maribor (Slovenia)
Obviously, the list will constantly undergo changes, depending on the final hierarchies in the European Championships, winners and licenses offered by UEFA.
Potential opponents for CFR Cluj in the first round of the Europa League
The situation is a little better for CFR Cluj, a club that would be a series head, taking into account the European course it had in recent years. Dan Petrescu's band could have much more accessible opponents.
Last year, Corvin Hunedoara won the Betano Romanian Cup. He passed Paks in the first round, but was eliminated by Rijeka. He arrived in round 3 of Conference League, where he was eliminated by Astana.




