In a thrilling matchup of the 13th round of the PKO BP Ekstraklasa, Legia Warsaw will host Lech Poznań this Sunday at Łazienkowska Stadium. The anticipation for this classic showdown is heightened as both teams enter the match with contrasting mindsets.
Current Form of the Teams
Legia Warsaw, also known as “Wojskowi,” recently ended a challenging streak of three consecutive losses. They found their rhythm again by defeating Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 in a crucial encounter on Thursday. This victory has boosted their morale ahead of the clash with Lech.
Conversely, Lech Poznań is looking to bounce back from an unexpected defeat. In their last outing against Lincoln Red Imps, they suffered a surprising 2-1 loss on foreign ground in Gibraltar. The team aims to redeem itself in this crucial match in Warsaw.
Lineup Announcements
Both coaches have announced their lineups for the highly anticipated match. Here are the starting rosters for each team:
Legia Warsaw’s Starting XI
- Tobiasz
- Wszołek
- Pankov
- Kapuadi
- Vinagre
- Kapustka
- Augustyniak
- Elitim
- Biczachczjan
- Rajović
- K. Urbański
Notably, Rafael Augustyniak will start for the first time this season in the PKO BP Ekstraklasa. He will be supported by Bartosz Kapustka and Juergen Elitim in the midfield. Meanwhile, Jakub Żewłakow will be absent due to minor health issues.
Lech Poznań’s Starting XI
- Mrozek
- Pereira
- Douglas
- Milić
- Gurgul
- Kozubal
- Ouma
- Jagiełło
- Ismaheel
- Ishak
- Palma
Coach Niels Federiksen has opted to include key players such as Mikael Ishak, Luis Palma, and Filip Jagiełło from the start as they seek to turn around their fortunes.
Match Details
The match is scheduled to kick off at 20:15 local time. Fans can catch live text commentary 30 minutes prior to the match on El-Balad.
This showdown promises to be an exciting affair as both teams vie for crucial points in the league. The contrasting situations of the teams will add an extra layer of intrigue to this battle at Łazienkowska.
