Match background CFR Cluj - PSV

CFR 1907 Cluj will play host to PSV at the Dr. Constantin Radulescu Stadium in Cluj tonight. Nothing is at stake, apart from honour, prestige and finances. About 5000 Romanian fans are expected to attend tonight’s game.

CFR 1907 Cluj
CFR were eliminated from the UEFA Europa league when they lost 2-0 at FC København on Matchday 5, while PSV´s 1-0 win against AC Sparta Prague on the same night confirmed that they would be seeded in Friday's round of 32 draw as winners of the group.

CFR have won five of their home games in European competition, while AS Saint-Etienne, RC Lens and Chelsea FC were all held to draws in Cluj.

CFR - the initials stand for Căile Ferate Române, Romania's national railway – changed their coach on 15 November.

António Conceição, who was appointed in April and led CFR to Romanian Cup success last season, was replaced by former FC Internazionale Milano player Andrea Mandorlini. The 49-year-old had been coaching in Italy since 1993, most notably guiding Atalanta BC to promotion to Serie A in 2003/04. As a player, he did not come up against Dutch opposition.

CFR's 2-0 Matchday 5 loss at København matched their heaviest margin of defeat away from home in UEFA club competition.

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