Lech Poznań secured a 7-0 victory over FC Thun, setting a new record in European cup history. The team, coached by Niels Frederiksen, leads the group and is likely to advance to the group stage, making the return match in Switzerland a formality. In 2008, the team defeated Grasshopper Zürich 6-0 in the second round of the UEFA Cup, scoring seven goals. Robert Lewandowski netted two goals, along with strikes from Hernán Rengifo, Dimitri Injaca, Sławomir Peszka, and a own-goal. The return match at the opponent's stadium ended in a 0-0 draw, securing the team's advancement.
Lech Poznań previously scored seven goals in European competitions but did not win 7-0. This refers to the two-leg tie in the second round of the UEFA Champions League against Icelandic Breidablik in the previous season. At the Bulgarian venue, Poznan won 7-1 (Mikael Ishak's hat-trick, goals from Antonio Milicia, Joel Pereira, Leo Bengtsson, and Filip Jagiełła). The team won 1-0 on the road and advanced further.
The Thursday match against FC Thun 1898 ended with an even higher score, entering the annals as the most impressive victory for "Kolejorz" in Europe. This history spans decades, as Lech Poznań first participated in European competitions in the 1978/79 season. They lost the first round of the UEFA Cup to MSV Duisburg (0-5 away, 2-5 home). In that rivalry, the team's colors were represented by legends like Hieronim Barczak and Mirosław Okoński.
