Raków Częstochowa concluded their pre-season preparations with a 2:1 win over Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven. The match in Częstochowa wrapped up the final training camp before the Ekstraklasa opener. As of 16 Jul 2026, Raków sits 17th in the league with zero points.
What happened in the friendly?
Raków Częstochowa beat PSV Eindhoven 2:1 in Sunday’s pre-season clash. Krzysztof Piątek and Ivi López scored for the hosts, while Joan Miranda pulled one back for the visitors. The game at the home ground gave fans a last look at the squad before league action kicks off on 25 July against Legia Warsaw.
Both teams used the fixture to test fitness and tactical ideas. PSV, the Dutch champions, fielded a strong side, but Raków showed more composure when it mattered. Pirrius Petryka’s side looked sharp and the win boosted morale ahead of the league opener.
Why this friendly matters for Raków
Every pre-season friendly is a chance for Raków Częstochowa to trial line-ups and squad rotation. The win over the Dutch champions signals readiness for Ekstraklasa battles, even as the team currently sits 17th with zero points.
Raków has built a reputation for strong pre-season work. This time they not only won but sent a positive signal before the campaign starts. The side must quickly improve its league form, with the next fixture at home to Pogon Szczecin on 31 October.
What’s next for Raków?
After beating PSV Eindhoven, Raków has one more week to finalize preparations before the league opener. Pirrius Petryka’s team must tighten the defense and sharpen the attack, as they currently have zero goals scored and conceded this season. The coming days are about final squad calls and settling on the best eleven.
The next test comes on 25 July against Legia Warsaw. For Raków, it’s a chance to show progress, especially after sitting bottom of the table. The team needs to find rhythm fast-Ekstraklasa won’t wait for anyone starting from zero.
Raków Częstochowa ends camp on a high note, but the real exam looms. Can they climb out of the bottom? The 2026/27 season is just starting, and Raków still has plenty to prove.
