Ekstraklasa: Widzew Łódź's Crisis Deepens After Defeat in Szczecin

Saturday's clashes in Poland's top division were marked by the escalating crisis at Widzew Łódź. The team from central Poland lost 1-0 in Szczecin to the local Pogoń. The only goal of the match was scored by Karol Angielski, a breakthrough moment for him after a long goal drought in the Polish league. The hosts' success coincided with a milestone for Kamil Grosicki, who played his 200th match for the „Portowcy”. Widzew's defeat met with an extremely emotional reaction from former PZPN president, Zbigniew Boniek. The legendary footballer did not hide his disappointment with the Łódź team's performance, stating publicly that his „heart aches” at the sight of the club's current form. There is a tense atmosphere in the Łódź camp, with some commentators suggesting ownership and squad issues could lead to a historic relegation from the league. Simultaneously in Lublin, Motor secured a valuable victory over Korona Kielce. The match was dubbed a „goalkeeper's show”, as the excellent performance of the hosts' keeper allowed them to keep a clean sheet and secure all three points until the final whistle. The Kielce coach did not mince words after the match, admitting his team once again „got a thrashing”, illustrating the frustration of a side fighting to stay up. Motor's victory strengthens their mid-table position, showing the newcomers can effectively earn points at home, playing with great determination and tactical discipline. The lower leagues were also full of excitement. Wisłoka Dębica shared points with Czarni Połaniec in a goalless draw, and Chełmianka won their match after an extremely dramatic course. Meanwhile, Wisła Kraków's reserves suffered a painful defeat, conceding a goal in stoppage time, reminding their fans of the „old demons” of away form. Outside Poland, the attention of Polish fans focused on Harry Kane, who, playing for Bayern Munich, continues to score goals and genuinely threatens the record once set by Robert Lewandowski. This situation generates significant interest in sports media, as potentially breaking the Pole's record would be a historic event for the entire Bundesliga. For Polish clubs, the end of February is a time to verify preparations for the spring round. While Pogoń Szczecin seems to be finding the right rhythm and building stable form, Widzew Łódź must quickly find a solution to their scoring impotence to avoid relegation. Fans in Poznań also look with concern at the upcoming clash with Raków Częstochowa, especially in light of reports about Lech Poznań's squad problems. The coming days will show whether Boniek's emotional posts will motivate Widzew's players, or whether the pressure from the club legend proves too heavy a burden for players fighting for survival in the top flight.