Raków Częstochowa will face Olympiakos in a Wednesday friendly on July 8 at 18:00, aiming to gauge form before the Ekstraklasa season kicks off. The match, staged on neutral ground, follows wins over Puszcza Niepołomice and Piast Gliwice.
What is Raków’s predicted line‑up?
The latest report lists František Plach in goal, with Zoran Arsenić, Bogdan Racovițan, Stratos Svarnas and Vladyslav Kochergin forming the back line. Midfield features Ben Lederman, Patryk Kun, Fran Tudor and Ivi López, while Vladyslav Nazarenko and Fabian Piasecki lead the attack. The selection blends experience and youth, aiming to match the higher‑rated opponent.
Who will start for Olympiakos?
The Greek side fields Konstantinos Tzolakis between the sticks, defended by Rodinei, Andreas Bouchalakis, Ousseynou Ndiaye and Kostas Fortounis. The midfield trio of Aguibou Camara, Pape Abou Cissé and Mathieu Valbuena supports forwards Anastasios Bakasetas, Hwang Ui‑jo and Ayoub El Kaabi. These players recently lifted the UEFA Conference League.
Why does the fixture matter for Raków?
The game won’t affect any standings, but it gives the coaching staff a chance to see how the squad copes with a team that regularly competes in European cups. The result isn’t the main focus; instead, the intense test should reveal tactical strengths and weaknesses for the upcoming league campaign.
Where and how can fans watch?
Live coverage will be streamed on Raków Częstochowa’s official Facebook page, though viewers in Greece and Cyprus will be blocked. It remains the sole free option for supporters wanting to watch their club take on one of Southern Europe’s most storied sides.
What’s next after the friendly?
Following the match, Raków returns to a packed training schedule, planning additional tests before the Ekstraklasa opener. Coaches will dissect video footage to fine‑tune formations and strategies for the first league fixtures. Fans get a preview of which approaches may survive the opening five rounds.
