The highly anticipated derby between CFR Cluj and U Cluj is currently underway, starting at 20:33. Fans can follow live updates and match details on various sports platforms.
Alibek Aliev, who transferred from CFR Cluj to U Cluj over the summer, expressed that he will celebrate if he scores during the match.
Current Score: CFR Cluj 1 – U Cluj 0
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First goal by Drazic at the 12th minute.
In the 16th minute, the match was interrupted when U Cluj fans threw torches onto the field. Referee Horia Mladinovici halted the game. The opening goal was scored by Andrei Cordea, who assisted Drazic, allowing him to shoot past goalkeeper Lefter with ease. The CFR Cluj players celebrated in front of their supporters, prompting U Cluj fans to respond by throwing torches onto the pitch.
Earlier in the match, Nalic had the first opportunity for CFR, but Lefter made a solid save. A penalty appeal for Cordea was denied by the referee.
The match commenced at the Gruia Stadium with U Cluj kicking off.
Starting Lineups:
CFR Cluj (3-4-3): O. Vâlceanu – Braun, Gelashvili, Rocha – Kun, Perianu, Omic, Camora (cpt.) – Cordea, Drazic, Nalic
Substitutes: R. Gal, Tordai, R. Pantalon, L. Saca, Ziblim, Cajiao, Ad. Păun, Biliboc, Șfaiț, Omrani, Dumas, S. Buș
Injuries: Fică, Masic
Coach: Marius Șumudică
U Cluj (4-2-3-1): Lefter – Mikanovic, I. Cristea, D. Codrea, Al. Chipciu (cpt.) – Pinho, Ov. Bic – Macalou, D. Nistor, O. Mendy – Alibek
Substitutes: N. Michael, Chinteș, Poulolo, Capradossi, Techereș, Stanojev, F. Adams, Pall, Drammeh, M. Ștefănescu, An. Gheorghiță, J. Lukic
Injuries: Loosli
Coach: Cristiano Bergodi
Stadium: “Dr. Constantin Rădulescu”
Referee: Horia Mladinovici, Assistant Referees: Cosmin Bojan, Mihăiță Necula (all from Bucharest)
VAR: Cătălin Popa (Pitești), Assistant VAR: Ionuț Coza (Cernica)
Fans Arrive for the Derby
As of 18:45, U Cluj supporters gathered in groups en route to the “Dr. Constantin Rădulescu” Stadium. Over 2,000 fans rallied through the streets of Cluj-Napoca in anticipation of the derby.
Interesting Facts About CFR Cluj – U Cluj
The last defeat for CFR Cluj at home in the league was on October 25, 2025, against Farul, after which they recorded 12 wins and four draws at home.
U Cluj is the only team in the current league campaign without draws, with five wins and four losses recorded. Their last away draw was on August 3, 2025, against FC Hermannstadt.
CFR Cluj has utilized 30 players in their previous nine Superliga matches, the highest number among all competitors, while U Cluj has used only 24 players, with 12 being local talents.
Historically, the two teams have faced each other 42 times in the domestic league, with CFR Cluj winning 21 times, U Cluj winning nine times, and 12 matches ending in draws.
The first match in the Romanian Superliga is recognized as taking place on December 7, 1947, between Ferar and U, which U won 3-1. A merger followed, bringing CFR Cluj into the picture in the return match, where they faced U in a high-level duel.
Notably, Mihai Adam remains the only player in Romanian football history to win the top scorer title with two teams from the same city.
The most goals scored in a single derby match occurred on August 21, 2023, when U Cluj faced CFR Cluj, ending in a thrilling 4-3 result.
The most recent Superliga meeting took place on April 25, 2026, where CFR Cluj narrowly defeated U Cluj 1-0.
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