CFR Cluj endured a heavy 5-0 defeat against Norwegian side Tromso in the first leg of the Conference League third qualifying round. The match, played in Cluj-Napoca (Gruia), quickly turned disastrous for the Romanian team. Tromso took an early lead, scoring in the 5th minute through Heine Larsen and continued to dominate throughout the game. The loss represents a significant setback for CFR Cluj in their quest to reach the Conference League group stages. The Norwegian side put on a dominant display on Romanian soil, leaving CFR Cluj with a steep uphill battle in the return leg. This result is considered a humiliating defeat for the Romanian champions.