Moruțan Leads Rapid’s Lineup Against U Cluj; Gâlcă Shuffles Starting XI

In a much-anticipated match, Rapid Bucharest will face U Cluj. The game, part of the Romanian SuperLiga, is scheduled for Sunday at 20:00 and will air on DGS 1. Rapid’s coach, Costel Gâlcă, has made key adjustments to his starting lineup against the historic rivals.

Moruțan Takes Starting Position

Olimpiu Moruțan has been chosen to start as a left winger, replacing Petrila, who will sit on the bench. This marks Moruțan’s first match as a starter for Rapid, following a 30-minute appearance in the previous game against Arad.

Match Details

Here are the starting lineups:

Rapid Bucharest

• Aioani
• Onea
• Ciobotariu
• Bolgado
• Borza
• Grameni
• Hromada
• Christensen
• Dobre
• Paraschiv
• Moruțan

Reserves: Iliev, S. Popa, Sălceanu, Keita, Vulturar, G. Gheorghe, A. Șucu, Petrila, Hazrollaj, Jambor, Koljic

U Cluj

• Gertmonas
• Mikanovic
• Cisse
• Cristea
• Chipciu
• Codrea
• Drammeh
• Macalou
• Bic
• Gheorghiță
• Trică

Reserves: Lefter, Chinteș, Coubiș, Toșca, Gomes, Simion, Murgia, Bota, Nistor, Mendy, Fabry, Taiwo

U Cluj’s head coach, Cristiano Bergodi, will look to utilize his squad to challenge Rapid’s strategies on the field.

Gâlcă’s Expectations for Moruțan

Coach Costel Gâlcă expressed confidence in Moruțan’s abilities during the pre-match press conference. He stated, “Moruțan is a valuable player for us. He can change many moments in the game and possesses great quality.” This highlights the trust Gâlcă has in Moruțan to make an impact as they face U Cluj.

Comments from Cristi Săpunaru

After the last match, former player Cristi Săpunaru praised Moruțan’s contribution. He noted that once Moruțan entered the game, he significantly altered the team’s dynamics. “He plays more offensively and directs play towards the goal,” Săpunaru commented. His insights underscore the anticipation surrounding Moruțan’s first full match for Rapid.

The match promises to be an exciting encounter for fans and supporters as Rapid looks to secure a win against a tough competitor in U Cluj.