Mateusz Kochalski, goalkeeper of Qarabag FK, has unfortunately etched his name in Champions League history by setting the record for most goals conceded in a single season of the league phase. The Polish shot-stopper conceded three times in just four minutes against Newcastle United, sealing his team's elimination. Meanwhile, Jagiellonia Białystok prepares for the nearly impossible task of overturning the deficit in their Europa Conference League rematch against Italian side Fiorentina.

Historic blunder by Polish goalkeeper

Mateusz Kochalski conceded 31 goals in one Champions League season, setting a new, unfortunate record for these prestigious European competitions.

Jagiellonia faces an impossible mission

The Polish champion will try to overturn a three-goal deficit in the return leg against Fiorentina, although experts give them minimal chances of advancing to the next round.

European hits on TV

The cup evening will be complemented by clashes between Juventus and Galatasaray and Atalanta against Borussia, available in a broad broadcast offering for Polish fans.

Mateusz Kochalski became the negative protagonist of the concluded European stage for his club. The Polish goalkeeper of Qarabag FK picked the ball out of the net three times in just four minutes in the final match against Newcastle United. The disastrous series began in the 80th second of the match, and the swift English goals definitively ended the Azerbaijani team's adventure among the elite. With a total of 31 goals conceded in one season, Kochalski set an unfortunate all-time Champions League record, dethroning the previous record holders for most goals conceded in a single edition. Simultaneously, Jagiellonia Białystok faces a daunting challenge in the return leg against Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League round of 16. After a painful 0:3 defeat at home, the situation of the Polish champions is widely described as hopeless. Nevertheless, the coaching staff and players promise to fight for an honorable farewell to the competition at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. The Italian press notes that for Fiorentina, which is in stable form after returning from Poland, European cups are a priority goal this season. Polish club football has struggled for years with a complex about Italian grounds. Recent decades have rarely brought success in clashes with Serie A representatives, and heavy defeats, like Jagiellonia's at home, often expose differences in pace of play and tactical culture between the Ekstraklasa and the top leagues of the Old Continent. Emotions ahead of the upcoming cup evening are also heightened by betting analyses concerning other matches. Fans' attention focuses on the matches of Juventus against Galatasaray and Atalanta Bergamo against Borussia Dortmund. For Polish fans, Piotr Zieliński's performance in the colors of Inter Milan is also significant, for whose accurate shot analysts have prepared special offers. All key matches, including the decisive clash of Jagiellonia, will be broadcast on sports channels and streaming platforms, ensuring broad access to follow the fortunes of Polish players. „Ciszej nad tą „Jagą”. Cieszmy się pasją, z jaką grają w pucharach, zamiast ich biczować.” — Bożydar Iwanow

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