Thousands of Universitatea Craiova supporters have flooded the Old Town ahead of the crucial match against U Cluj on May 17, 2026. This game, which is part of the ninth round of the Romanian Superliga, has the potential to crown Universitatea Craiova as the Romanian champions if they secure a victory.

The match, which is scheduled for 20:00 at the Ion Oblemenco Stadium, comes just days after Universitatea Craiova won the Romanian Cup. The team, coached by Filipe Coelho, is eager to secure all three points from this crucial game to seal the championship title.

Fans of Universitatea Craiova are in high spirits and eagerly awaiting the big match. U Cluj, on the other hand, aims to secure a victory to keep their championship hopes alive until the final round. The Craiova supporters have already begun celebrating, taking over the Old Town, and are present at various terraces around the city, dressed in the team's colors of white and blue.

Armed with scarves and various items adorned with the club's symbols, the fans are showing their support for their team with hours to spare before the match kicks off. The atmosphere in Craiova is electric as the city prepares for what could be a historic night.