In 2010, Lech Poznań earned the status of a team capable of competing against European giants. In the UEFA Cup, Kolejorz faced Manchester City, an encounter that forever changed the perception of Polish football on the international stage. The match took place at the stadium on Bułgarska Street, where fans gathered to support their team in a clash against one of the best teams in the world.

Lech Poznań entered the match with confidence, despite City being the favorites. The atmosphere in the stadium was electric, and every fan felt that something special could happen that evening. Kolejorz played boldly, showcasing an attacking style that made the visitors uneasy. In the first half, Lech managed to score a goal, igniting euphoria in the stands.

However, the tide of the match turned in the second half when Manchester City managed to equalize and then scored the winning goal. Despite the loss, Lech Poznań earned respect and recognition among fans and experts alike. Their high performance and determination against a renowned opponent became a topic of discussion in Polish and European media.

This match demonstrated that Lech Poznań could compete with the best, and their outing in the UEFA Cup became a milestone in the club's history. Kolejorz fans began to believe that their team had the potential to consistently appear in European competitions. Since then, Lech Poznań has become synonymous with ambition and the fight at the highest level, further confirmed by their ongoing successes on both domestic and continental stages.