The Ekstraklasa has entered the decisive phase of the title race. After an exciting match in Kielce, Lech Poznań defeated Korona 2:1, allowing them to jump to second place in the table. Taking advantage of Jagiellonia Białystok's draw with Radomiak, Niels Frederiksen's team closed the gap to the leader to just two points. Meanwhile, Legia Warsaw escapes its crisis, and Lechia Gdańsk secures the future of its star, Tomas Bobcek.

Lech Chases Leader

The victory over Korona allowed Lech to reduce the gap to Jagiellonia to just two points.

Jagiellonia Slip-Up

The draw with Radomiak in Białystok is treated as a failure in the context of the title race.

Bobcek Stays in Gdańsk

Lechia's star signed a new deal, which is meant to prevent his departure for a low release fee.

Return of Ivi Lopez

Raków's hopes for a medal have risen with the return to play of their most creative player.

Sunday's match in Kielce had two drastically different faces. In the first half, Lech Poznań displayed football at the highest level, which Niels Frederiksen considered the team's best 45 minutes in the current campaign. The visitors' dominance was confirmed by goals from Ali Gholizadeh and Antonio Milić. After the break, Korona Kielce took the initiative and scored a consolation goal through Mariusz Stępiński, but Kolejorz managed to hold onto the favorable result until the final whistle. Simultaneously in Białystok, there was a surprise where the leading Jagiellonia drew 1:1 with Radomiak Radom. The points dropped by Adrian Siemieniec's team have accelerated the championship race. In Warsaw, the hero of the local media became debutant Rafał Adamski, who opened the scoring in the match against Wisła Płock, although Legia's eventual 2:1 victory was secured by Kacper Chodyna's goal late in the match. Fans and experts, however, point to defensive mistakes by the "Military Men." Meanwhile, in Częstochowa, enthusiasm is sparked by the return of Ivi Lopez, which is expected to be crucial for Raków in the fight for a league podium. The Polish Ekstraklasa was founded in 1927. For decades, the fight for the championship title has stirred immense social emotions, and the record holders for the number of trophies won remain Legia Warsaw, Ruch Chorzów, and Górnik Zabrze. Important news also came from Gdańsk, where Lechia extended the contract with its key striker. Tomas Bobcek signed a new contract, which, according to media speculation, is only meant to increase his price ahead of a planned record summer transfer to a foreign league. In Łódź, meanwhile, there is a debate over Widzew's transfer policy, which is publicly criticized by Artur Wichniarek, who points to a lack of a coherent vision for squad building. „Mogę uciekać do końca sezonu. Nie ma problemu” (I can run until the end of the season. No problem) — Adrian Siemieniec Ekstraklasa Table Top: Jagiellonia: 46, Lech Poznań: 44, Raków Częstochowa: 41, Legia Warszawa: 39

Mentioned People

  • Niels Frederiksen — Coach of Lech Poznań, delighted with his team's play in Kielce.
  • Tomas Bobcek — Striker for Lechia Gdańsk, who extended his contract with the club.
  • Artur Wichniarek — Former Polish national team player, criticizing Widzew Łódź's transfer moves.