Śląsk Wrocław beats Raków in dramatic late comeback

Raków Częstochowa led but lost 2:1 to Śląsk Wrocław in a thrilling Ekstraklasa finale

Raków Częstochowa suffered a dramatic 2:1 defeat to Śląsk Wrocław in their opening Ekstraklasa match of the 2026-27 season. Despite taking the lead through Mahir Emreli, the visitors conceded two late goals in a stunning turnaround.

League standing: 12th in Ekstraklasa, 0 pts, 0W-0D-1L from 1 game, recent form L.

What happened?

Raków started strongly but failed to capitalize on their dominance. Mahir Emreli broke the deadlock in the 60th minute, giving Raków the lead. However, Śląsk Wrocław equalized through Luka Marjanac in the 87th minute, and Piotr Samiec-Talar scored the winner in stoppage time.

Why it matters for Raków Częstochowa

This loss is a setback for Raków, who were aiming for a strong start to the season. The team had a successful end to the previous campaign, winning their last four matches, including a 3-0 victory over Arka Gdynia. However, they now face a tough challenge to bounce back.

What comes next?

Raków Częstochowa will look to recover in their next match against Widzew Łódź at home on November 21, 2026. Widzew Łódź currently sits 8th in the table, and Raków will need to improve their performance to secure a positive result.