The Romanian vice-champions, Universitatea Cluj, are gearing up for their second friendly match of the summer, against Újpest FC from Hungary, who finished seventh in the previous season. The match will take place in Gornja Radgona, Slovenia, on Saturday evening, at 18:30 local time, which corresponds to 19:30 in Romania. The game will be live-streamed on U Cluj TV’s YouTube channel.
The Road to Redemption
Less than a week ago, Universitatea Cluj suffered a disappointing 1-2 defeat against Croatia’s U19 team in their first friendly match of the summer. This setback will likely motivate the team to put on a better show against Újpest FC. The Hungarian side, led by coach Cristiano Bergodi, will be looking to make amends for their own disappointing campaign last season.
Preparation for the New Season
Universitatea Cluj is preparing for the upcoming season in Austria, at the Bad Radkersburg training camp in Stiria. The team has been working tirelessly to improve their performance and make a strong statement in the new season. The first official match of the season will be the Europa League qualifying match against Dinamo Kiev on July 9th.
The team has been training in Austria since June 19th and will return to Romania soon. Their roster for the training camp in Bad Radkersburg includes several talented players, including goalkeeper Ștefan Lefter, defenders Dino Mikanovic and Alexandru Chipciu, midfielders Dorin Codrea and Pedro Pinho, and forwards Lukas Pall and Andrei Gheorghiță.
New Faces and Old Challenges
Universitatea Cluj’s upcoming friendly match against Újpest FC will be an opportunity for the team to test their skills against a new opponent. The team will be without Jovo Lukic, who is currently representing Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup. The match will be a chance for the team to bounce back from their previous setback and show their fans what they are capable of.
Universitatea Cluj has a busy schedule ahead of them, with several friendly matches planned before their return to Romania. The team will be looking to make a strong impression in these matches and set themselves up for a successful season.
The match against Újpest FC is an important one for Universitatea Cluj, as they look to make amends for their previous defeat and set the tone for the new season.
The future of Universitatea Cluj looks bright, with a talented roster and a strong coaching staff. However, they will face stiff competition in the upcoming season, and it remains to be seen how they will perform.
With a new season just around the corner, Universitatea Cluj will be looking to make a strong statement and solidify their position as one of the top teams in Romania.
Universitatea Cluj’s upcoming matches will be a chance for them to showcase their skills and make a lasting impression on their fans.
With a talented roster and a strong coaching staff, Universitatea Cluj has the potential to make a deep run in the new season.