Lugano and CFR Cluj played to a goalless 0-0 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League qualifier on July 25, 2025. The stalemate sets up a tense winner-takes-all second leg in Romania. Both teams approached the match cautiously, with clear chances at a premium throughout the ninety minutes. Lugano, at home, had slightly more of the ball but could not find a way past a disciplined Cluj defense. The Romanian side, seasoned European campaigners, were content to absorb pressure and look for opportunities on the counter-attack. With no away goals rule in effect, the tie remains perfectly poised, and both teams will believe they can win it in the return fixture.