Universitatea Craiova faces Universitatea Cluj in a crucial playoff match this evening at the "Ion Oblemenco" arena in Bănie, with the championship title on the line. A victory for the Oltenians would secure the title, while a draw would keep the suspense for the final round. A win for U Cluj, nicknamed the "red spiders," would dramatically alter the playoff standings.

The lineup for Universitatea Craiova (1-3-4-3): L. Popescu – Romanchuk, Rus, Screciu – Mora, Cicâldău, Anzor, Bancu – D. Matei, Al Hamlawi, Baiaram. Coach: Filipe Coelho. Substitutes: Joao Goncalves – Mogoș, Fl. Ștefan, Badelj, Stevanovic, Teles, Al. Crețu, T. Băluță, Băsceanu, Nsimba, M. Rădulescu, Etim.

The lineup for U Cluj (1-4-2-3-1): Lefter – Mikanovic, I. Cristea, Coubiș, Chipciu – Codrea, Bic- Stanojev, Nistor, O. Mendy – Lukic. Coach: Cristiano Bergodi. Substitutes: Gertmonas, Coșa – Miguel Silva, G. Simion, Pall, Drammeh, El Sawy, Gheorghiță, Macalou, Postolachi, A. Trică.

The match will be live text online at 8:30 PM on prosport.ro and broadcast live on DigiSport 1 and PrimaSport 1.

In the final round, Universitatea Craiova will travel to Giulești to face Rapid, while U Cluj will host Dinamo. The match in Bănie, expected to draw 30,000 fans, will be a critical test for both teams.

“This is another match that can bring us a trophy. We know it will be difficult, but we will give everything. We know it will be a different game, but we have to play like we have been playing. It is a new final, and we will see what happens,” said Filipe Coelho.

“I hope the refereeing is okay. It is important that the VAR is appropriate for such a match. VAR has become very important. It is not just important for the referee on the field to be attentive, but also the speed at which he moves on the pitch,” added Cristiano Bergodi.