CFR Cluj is in perfect position to advance to the final sixteen of the Champions League as they are presently in second position behind Chelsea and a point above Bordeaux and Roma. While still stinging with the 1-0 loss in Bordeaux, a victory would provide valuable points towards their goal. Manager Maurizio Trombetta has Cluj ready for the visiting Ligue 1 club and brimming with confidence following this past weekends 1-0 victory over Unirea Voluntari Urziceni.In the Champions League press conference he said: "It's an important game and we're confident. It's a decisive match, like all the rest, but there is only a point between us and Bordeaux so it is even more important. We have to play to our maximum to win. "Bordeaux will play the same here as they did in the away leg, very fast in attack and dangerous on the counter. But we're at home and have to dominate. We've had one more day's rest than them and that could be an advantage for us."
For Bordeaux, Matthieu Valverde will start between the pipes for Bordeaux as Ulrich Ramé is injured. Cluj supporters can expect young Tricolorii striker Ciprian Deac ito figure large as Cluj will be without Diego Ruiz and Didi. The young striker will not disappoint and is long overdue to play a prominent role in the club or re-consider his decision to stay. Veteran Eugen Trică will also be missing as he is out with a suspension.
