Lech Poznan beat the Slovak side Podbrezova 2‑0, underscoring its preparation for the upcoming Ekstraklasa campaign. The friendly took place on July 4, 2026, at the club's home ground, with goals from Kacper Kozlowski in the 23rd minute and Michal Skoras after the break.

How did the match unfold?

Lech dominated possession early on, and Kozlowski opened the scoring with a precise long‑range strike. Podbrezova tried to answer with quick counters, but the defence under Tomasz Kaczmarek kept a clean sheet. After halftime, the confident Skoras capitalised on a defensive lapse to double the lead, sealing the win.

Why does this matter for the league leaders?

The friendly win lifts morale for a side currently sitting first in the Ekstraklasa with 60 points from 34 games (16 wins, 12 draws, 6 losses). A four‑point gap to Gornik Zabrze means every extra point counts. Lech also enjoys solid recent form – in the last five matches they recorded two wins and three draws, remaining unbeaten.

Which aspects of play caught the eye?

Coach John van den Brom highlighted the effectiveness of the pressing system and the fluidity in building attacks from the back. He singled out a young midfielder who already has three assists in a season where the team has netted 62 goals. The defence, which has conceded 45 goals this campaign, showed resilience by not allowing a goal in this test.

What’s next in the preparation schedule?

Lech Poznan has another test on the horizon – a clash with an Austrian side on Wednesday, followed by the official Ekstraklasa kickoff in August. The squad aims to extend its unbeaten run of five games, a streak that could prove decisive in the title race.

Current Lech record: 2‑2 Wisla Plock (May 23, 2026). Goals this season stand at 62 scored and 45 conceded, a +17 difference. All signs point to the champions keeping their momentum alive.