Raków Częstochowa secured a commanding 3-0 friendly win over Valletta FC in their latest pre-season clash at home in Częstochowa. The red-and-blues dominated from the start, with goals from Patryk Kun, Ivi López and Lukáš Haraslín putting the visitors to the sword. Fans packed the stands, snapping photos as Raków’s attack clicked into gear. The result is the latest step in Marcin Brosz’s side’s summer preparations ahead of the 2026/27 Ekstraklasa campaign.
What happened in the Valletta FC clash?
Raków Częstochowa ran out 3-0 winners against Valletta FC, with all three goals coming in the first half. Kun opened the scoring after just six minutes, before López doubled the lead midway through the half. Haraslín sealed the win late on, rounding off a clinical display that saw Raków control the tempo throughout. The friendly served as a useful workout for Brosz, who used the match to blood fringe players ahead of the new league season.
Why this win matters for Raków
This victory is another milestone in Raków’s preparations for the 2026/27 Ekstraklasa season, which kicks off after the summer break. The team finished 2025 in 4th place with 55 points from 34 games, including 16 wins. They sit five points behind league leaders Lech Poznań, keeping their title ambitions very much alive. Raków have won four of their last five matches, with their recent form reading WWWWL, and their attacking output remains impressive - they scored 51 goals in the 2025 campaign while conceding 40.
What’s next for Raków Częstochowa?
The focus now shifts to finalising preparations for the new season, including training and any last-minute transfers. Raków’s last league outing on 23 May 2026 ended in a 3-0 win over Arka Gdynia, underlining their momentum. With a goal difference of +11 and a four-game winning streak under their belts, the red-and-blues are ready to chase honours in 2026/27. Fans can expect a summer of anticipation as the Ekstraklasa curtain-raiser approaches.
Raków Częstochowa finished 2025 in 4th place in Ekstraklasa with 55 points from 16 wins, seven draws and 11 losses in 34 games. Their recent run of four consecutive victories has them in fine fettle ahead of the new campaign.
