Ovidiu Maier Highlights U Cluj Rapid Clash and SuperLiga Form

Former Romanian football player Ovidiu Maier attended the U Cluj and Rapid Bucharest match at Cluj Arena on October 12, 2026, after receiving an invitation from the hosts, with the former player sharing his views on the teams and SuperLiga race.

According to gsp.ro, Maier played for U Cluj in the 1995-96 season and Rapid from 1998-2000, winning a league title and a Super Cup with the Bucharest club.

Maier, now a coach at Măgura Târgu Ocna in Liga 4, was invited as a special guest and is also a member of the Noi suntem U association, according to gsp.ro.

"I would go for a 1-1 draw. I think it will be a beautiful match" said Ovidiu Maier, former Romanian football player.

According to gsp.ro, Maier named Lukic and Bic from U Cluj, along with Petrila and Dobre from Rapid, as players he expected to have an impact in the play-off area fixture.

"Because I like both teams and they both play well. U Cluj has recovered, they have three wins in a row, and they just beat CFR. Rapid is a completely different team with Daniel Pancu, my former teammate, on the bench.

I like how they play, they are attacking teams and I think it will be a fierce and enjoyable match, with chances. I would go for a draw, a 1-1 result" said Ovidiu Maier, former Romanian football player.

According to gsp.ro, Maier also discussed the wider title race and highlighted Dinamo's performances while mentioning players who impressed him during the season.

"At this moment, I like Dinamo the most. They play pleasant, efficient football, they have very good players and they did not suffer from Kopic's departure. They actually look better with Campos, their new coach.

This season they will seriously matter in the title fight. I also like Cârjan from there, but the player who impresses me the most is the Scottish player Armstrong. He is a pleasant surprise, honestly, I did not expect it!

But he has become extremely important, probably the best player in the SuperLiga at this moment. There is no match where he does not contribute something, with an assist or a goal. Impressive, especially because he has started to show that he also knows how to handle the ball, and you know I like these more talented players.

Craiova is also there, it has very good players too, but it seems to be struggling a bit, as happened with Csikszereda! It will be an interesting championship in the end" said Ovidiu Maier, former Romanian football player.

Separately, ServusCluj reported that public transport in Cluj-Napoca was increased after the match, with buses, trolleybuses and trams positioned near Cluj Arena to help spectators leave the stadium area.