Romania’s CFR Cluj, runners-up in the domestic league and holders of the Romanian Cup, face a decisive Europa League first qualifying round second leg match at their Gruia stadium against Hungary’s Paksi, following a 0-0 draw in the away leg. Kickoff is at 20:30 local time, with live broadcasts on Prima Sport 1 and Digi Sport 1, and live text updates available online[4][2][3].
A victory for CFR Cluj will advance them to the second qualifying round where they are set to face FC Lugano. Failure to win will mean elimination from the Europa League and a fallback to the second qualifying round of the Conference League, highlighting the high stakes of this encounter[2][4].
This match not only tests CFR Cluj’s European ambitions but also impacts Romania’s coefficient points and the club’s continental status for the season. The home advantage and recent Superliga form offer CFR Cluj a good opportunity to progress[3].