Article by Eduard Apostol – Published Monday, 11 May 2026, 22:36 / Updated Monday, 11 May 2026 22:36
Martin Remacle28 years old, the former hero of U Cluj from the play-off with Dinamo in 2022, explained to GSP.ro how he sees the “Red Caps” duels for this week's event. What he transmitted from Poland, from Kielce, to the fans to whom he remained attached
The decisive week has arrived for the confrontations between U Cluj and Craiova University. First, the final of the Cup in Sibiu, on Wednesday evening, then in Bănie the duel for the championship. At the moment, the Juves are one point ahead of the black and whites.
Martin Remacle put his name in the history of those from U Cluj
In 2022, Martin Remacle paved the way for the “Red Caps” to return to the first league. After an extraordinary phase, the Belgian scored against Dinamo Bucharest, the Transylvanians winning 2-0 at Cluj Arena. At the return, it was 1-1, and U provided one of the all-time shocks in Romanian football, relegating Dinamo.
Remacle remained in love with Cluj Napoca. He declared some time ago in an interview with GSP.ro that he could buy an apartment in the city. Even if life has taken him to Poland, where he is trying to save Korona Kielce from relegation this season finale. Martin, now 28 years old, also played with U Cluj and the final of the Romanian Cup in May 2023, when he dramatically lost on penalties to Sepsi.
44of matches, Remacle collected 6 goals and 3 assists for U Cluj
Martin Remacle says how the Romanian Cup can be conquered on Wednesday: “Who will be more cold-blooded…”
“I really want with all my heart that U Cluj wins something this season. If possible, the Cup, and the championship… I think the boys will fight to the end with Craiova. And they will play big matches. I want them to win on Wednesday in Sibiu, where we stumbled in 2023 and did not win the Cup final with Sepsi (the Covasnians were then coached by Cristiano Bergodi).
U Cluj deserves at least one trophy this season. If he doesn't take anything, it won't be very good, as he will be left with a bitter taste. The people of Cluj must be proud of everything that has happened so far in the current season.
Anyway, the run is commendable and the fact that they are playing for two trophies in a few days is the icing on the cake. It would be something remarkable and a trophy. Two? Wow! It would be hard to describe in words. I can't imagine the joy it will be…
Probably, much more than the moment four years ago when we promoted in front of Dinamo. I've been watching U Cluj lately and it's impressive how much strength the players have in moments of pressure. They have always stayed close to Craiova, which says a lot.
On Wednesday, I'm sure it will be an extraordinary duel with Craiova, with supporters, with madness, the kind of total match. Whoever has more cold blood will win. I hope it will be U Cluj, the “Red Caps”, commented Martin Remacle from Poland, for Gazeta Sporturilor.
