On November 23, 2010.FC Basel 1893 and CFR 1907 Cluj meet in Switzerland seeking a victory to at least secure third place in Group E, and in Basel's case to bring an unwanted losing sequence to an end as well.
FC Basel 1893 enter their Group E showdown with CFR 1907 Cluj at St. Jakob-Park seeking to avoid a repeat of their fate in the UEFA Champions League group stage two seasons ago – when they failed to pick up a single point at home.
The Swiss champions' 3-2 loss to AS Roma on Matchday 4 followed an earlier defeat by FC Bayern München and, moreover, dropped them to the foot of the group, level on three points with CFR.
With CFR losing 4-0 at home to Bayern last time out, both teams fell three points behind second-placed Roma. With their prospects of UEFA Champions League progress diminished, each knows a win would at least be a significant step towards claiming third place and so guarantee participation in the UEFA Europa League in the new year.
