The Polish top-flight league got underway with an exciting clash between reigning champions Lech Poznań and Cracovia, who finished sixth last season. The match, held at Lech's home stadium, was one of the standout fixtures of the Ekstraklasa opening round.

Cracovia Strikes First

Just two minutes into the game, Cracovia stunned the hosts with an early goal by Filip Stojilkovic, who finished off a quick counterattack that started at midfield.

Despite the early setback, Lech's fans continued to passionately support their team. Their energy was evident through chants, songs, and smoke flares in the stands, which led to a brief suspension of the match until visibility returned.

Cracovia Doubles the Lead

Gaining confidence from their strong start, Cracovia struck again in the 25th minute. After a series of well-executed passes, Ajdin Hasić found the back of the net, scoring his first goal of the season and putting the visitors up 2–0.

Champions Answer with a Penalty Goal

In the 43rd minute, a handball inside the box led the referee to consult VAR. After review, a penalty was awarded to Lech. Mikael Ishak stepped up and converted from the spot, scoring his team’s first goal of the new season and narrowing the gap to 1–2.

Nightmare Second Half for Lech and a Statement Win for Cracovia

Cracovia struck a real blow in the second half after convincingly beating reigning champions Lech Poznań at their own stadium.

In the 52nd minute, Ajdin Hasić scored his second goal of the match, extending the lead for the visitors and making it even harder for Lech to mount a comeback in their league opener.

But Cracovia wasn't done yet. In the 60th minute, Georgi Minchev netted the fourth goal, sealing a stunning victory that left the Polish champions stunned and silenced their home crowd.

It was a second half to forget for Lech, who began their title defense in the worst possible way, while Cracovia ignited hope among their fans with a memorable away performance.

A second half to forget for Lech, who started their title defense in the worst possible way, while Cracovia thrilled their fans with a memorable performance away from home.

Heavy Defeat for the Champion, Dream Start for Cracovia

Without a doubt, a tough blow for the reigning champions at the start of the season. Lech Poznań suffered a home loss in a debut that raises serious questions about their title defense.

For Cracovia, however, it was a convincing away victory that boosts their confidence and sets the tone for a strong start. This result not only places them at the top of the table but also establishes them as a team to watch in this new Ekstraklasa campaign.