Article by Eduard Apostol – Published Monday, May 11, 2026, 2:11 p.m. / Updated Monday, May 11, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Emil Boc, 59 years old, the chief mayor of the city, an ardent supporter of black and white, sent a public message of support for U Cluj
U Cluj is having the best season in the 107-year history of the group on the banks of the Someș, fighting this week for the event! It's not a coincidence.
U Cluj has continuously climbed in the last 4 years: from League 2 in the fight for the event
The “Red Caps” were promoted to League 1 in the summer of 2022, after passing the play-off double with Dinamo (2-0, 1-1). In the first season after their return, they avoided relegation and played in the final of the Romanian Cup, losing dramatically on penalties against Sepsi. Covăsneni being then coached by Cristiano Bergodi.
In their second season, they narrowly missed qualifying for the play-offs by one point. Then, in the 2024/2025 edition, they topped the most stages in the regular season, subsequently qualifying for the Conference League preliminaries. And this season they are in the fight for the event.
4-0was the score with which U Cluj defeated Craiova University in the play-off round
Emil Boc, message of support for U: “We don't give you advice, you know what you have to do”
Wednesday, in Sibiu, is the Cup final, Sunday, in Craiova, is the Superliga final, both games being against Juve. Today, the exact day and time of the title clash was announced. It is Sunday, May 17, 20:30.
U Cluj passed Rapid in the last round, score 1-0, Codrea goal, and now they are preparing for the double with Universitatea Craiova.
Recognized for his sympathies towards U, even if this detail is contracted by the supporters of CFR Cluj, the mayor of the city, Emil Boc, 59 years old, could not control his enthusiasm after the success that brought the “Red Caps” to one point from the leader of the ranking.
Emil Boc, euphoric on social networks, after watching the match, impressed by the atmosphere at Cluj Arena
“Bravooooo, guys! We are so proud of you! We are enjoying this victory and we are looking at the Cup and the championship with confidence. Guys, Sir Bergodi, we are not giving you advice. You know what you have to do, you have proven it. But you must know: you are in our hearts and we are with you, in good times and in bad! Come on “U”!”, wrote Emil Boc in a post on his Facebook account.
