The final match of the Superliga playoff, between U Cluj and Dinamo Bucharest, is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Cluj Arena. The match will be available live text online on www.prosport.ro and can also be watched on Digi Sport 1 and Prima Sport 1. This will be the 10th and final stage of the Superliga playoff for the 2025-2026 season.

U Cluj, currently in second place in the league with 45 points, is assured of a spot in the UEFA Europa League qualifiers. Dinamo Bucharest, in fourth place with 38 points, will play the final playoff match for the last Europa Conference League spot. The outcome of this match could determine the final league positions and European qualification.

In recent encounters, Dinamo has had the upper hand, winning the last three direct matches against U Cluj. The most recent was a 2-1 victory on April 18, 2026, in the playoff round.

U Cluj's probable lineup includes Lefter, Mikanovic, Cristea, Capradossi, Silva, Drammeh, Bic, Macalou, Simion, Stanojec, and Lukic, coached by Cristiano Bergodi. Dinamo's probable lineup includes Roșca, Ikojko, Duțu, Stoinov, Țicu, Mihai, Gnahore, Cîrjan, Musi, Pop, and Tarbă, coached by Zeljko Kopic.

Pre-match Statements

Cristiano Bergodi, U Cluj's coach, emphasized the importance of finishing the season on a high note despite the absence of direct stakes. "We aim to win all three points, even though the direct stakes are no longer relevant. It’s important for us to end the season well for the club's image."

Zeljko Kopic, Dinamo's coach, stated, "We will select the best lineup for this match, which will also prepare us for our most important game, the playoff final."

Match Details

The match will be officiated by Vlad Baban (Iași – Iași). Assistants are Marius Badea (Râmnicu Vâlcea – Vâlcea) and Daniela Constantinescu (Craiova – Dolj). The VAR official is Radu Petrescu (București – București), and the VAR assistant is Lucian Rusandu (Sfântu Gheorghe – Covasna).