Legia Warszawa 2 - 1 Pogon Grodzisk Mazowiecki | International Club Friendly | July 18, 2026, 19:00

Polish giants Legia Warszawa continued their preseason preparations with a narrow 2-1 victory over lower-league side Pogon Grodzisk Mazowiecki in an international club friendly at Legia’s training base. The match served as valuable minutes for Legia’s first-team squad as they fine-tune their tactics ahead of the new Ekstraklasa campaign.

Match Summary

Legia dominated the early exchanges but had to wait until the 34th minute to open the scoring. A precise through ball from midfielder Bartosz Kapustka split the Pogon defence, allowing striker Marcin Gola to slot home with a calm finish.

The hosts doubled their lead shortly before half-time. A corner kick was only partially cleared, and defender Maik Nawrocki volleyed the loose ball into the bottom corner from the edge of the box, leaving the Pogon goalkeeper rooted to the spot.

Second Half: Pogon Fight Back

Legia made several substitutions at the break, giving younger squad members a runout. The change in personnel disrupted the rhythm slightly, and Pogon Grodzisk Mazowiecki took advantage. In the 67th minute, forward Kacper Skwierczynski latched onto a counter-attack and fired a low shot past Legia’s second-choice keeper.

Despite pressing for an equaliser in the final quarter of an hour, Pogon could not find a way through a disciplined Legia defence, who managed the game professionally to secure the victory.

Preseason Context

For Legia Warszawa, friendlies like this are essential for building match fitness and testing tactical systems. Coach Gonçalo Feio experimented with a 4-3-3 formation, and the early signs were positive, particularly in the first half.

• Key performer: Bartosz Kapustka – creative spark in midfield, provided the assist for the opening goal.
• Missed chance: Pogon’s late push could have earned them a draw if not for a sharp save from Legia’s substitute goalkeeper.
• Next up: Legia face another friendly against a top-tier opponent later this week as they gear up for the start of the season in two weeks.

Pogon Grodzisk Mazowiecki, playing in the third tier of Polish football, will take heart from their competitive display against one of the country’s biggest clubs.