Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published Monday, March 16, 2026 8:49 p.m. / Updated Monday, March 16, 2026 9:05 p.m.
The derby between Universitatea Cluj and CFR Cluj was the second hard match of the first stage of the Superliga play-off, after the confrontation between Rapid and Dinamo.
The supporters of the “red caps” created a spectacular atmosphere before the start of the game, preparing an impressive scenography throughout the tribune, in the colors of the tricolor.
PHOTO. The scenography of Cluj University in the derby with CFR » The tribune was colored in red, yellow and blue
In the stands of the Cluj Arena stadium, The University fans displayed a huge choreography with the inscription “UCJ”, the abbreviation of the club's name, made in blue, yellow and red, the colors of the Romanian flag. While the scenography covered the tribune, the gallery sang the famous song “The first step on the stadium”, one of the established anthems of the “red caps”.
The game also marked the return to the technical bench of Cristiano Bergodi, after the suspension received in the previous direct duel. The last confrontation between the two rivals, played about a month ago, was won by CFR Cluj 3-2.
Spectacular matches this season
The two teams have offered spectacular games this season, with many goals:
Before the play-off derby, the two teams were level on points, 27 each, after the halving of the points.
U Cluj – CFR, starting teams:
U Cluj (4-1-2-3): Gertmonas – Mikanovic, I. Cristea, Coubis, Chinteș – Bic – Drammeh, Nistor – O. Mendy, Lukic, Macalou
reserves: Lefter, T. Coșa, Cisse, Capradossi, M. Gomes, Stanojev, Murgia, Pall, El Sawy, A. Gheorghiță, Fabry, Postolachi
Coach: Cristiano Bergodi
CFR Cluj (4-3-3): M. Popa – Braun, Sinyan, M. Ilie, Camora – Muhar, Djokovic, Korenica – Cordea, A. Aliev, Biliboc
reserves: Valceanu, Abeid, Kun, Huja, T. Keita, Perianu, Deac, A. Păun, Fică, Sfaiț, Zahovic, Slimani
Coach: Daniel Pancu
