Pogoń Szczecin has a clear plan for the PKO BP Ekstraklasa opener. On Friday, July 24 at 20:30, the Szczecin side will host Legia Warszawa in the season curtain-raiser.

What has Oscar García set in motion?

Pogoń Szczecin released their pre-season schedule ahead of the league opener. After Monday’s training on July 20 and a Tuesday rest day, players returned to work on Wednesday, July 22 and Thursday, July 23. On Thursday at 13:30, head coach Oscar García will hold a press conference. Currently sidelined is Rajmund Molnár.

How do the two teams stack up in form?

Both sides enter the new season with heavy disappointment from last term. In the previous campaign, Pogoń and Legia were fighting relegation rather than chasing top spots. Their summer friendlies offered little clarity: Pogoń beat BFC Dynamo 3:0 and Chrobry Głogów 2:1, but lost to Zagłębie Lubin 0:2, Fenerbahçe 0:4 and Sturm Graz 0:1. Legia recorded wins over Hapoel Beer Sheva 3:1, Trenčín 1:0, Radomiak Radom 3:1 and Grodzisk Mazowiecki 2:1, before a 0:2 loss to Aris in their latest test.

Who holds the head-to-head edge?

Last season Legia won in Szczecin 2:0 and at home 1:0. In the Polish Cup it was Pogoń Szczecin who prevailed. Now both teams aim to turn the page and rediscover their best form.

What’s next for Pogoń after the Legia clash?

After Friday’s showdown, Pogoń’s players return to training on Saturday, July 25. Sunday, July 26 is another rest day before the grind of the league campaign resumes.