Mateusz Królewski

The new Cracovia is taking shape. The 2-0 win over Bruk-Bet Termalica Nieciecza isn't just a result—it's pressing, aggression, confident defense, and a clear answer to the question of whether this team has character. Stojilkovic is hungry, Henriksson is a rock at the back, and Perkovic comes in and closes the game out. If this is what Cracovia 2.0 is going to look like, then fans have reason to believe in European competition again.

W piątek, 18 lipca, Lech Poznań podejmie Cracovię na inaugurację sezonu Ekstraklasy. Gospodarze po letnich zmianach i nieudanym meczu o Superpuchar chcą szybko odzyskać formę i pokazać się z dobrej strony przed własną publicznością. Cracovia również przeszła przebudowę składu, ale sparingi pokazały, że zespół potrafi być skuteczny i groźny w ataku. Bezpośrednie mecze tych drużyn są zwykle wyrównane i pełne walki. Piątkowy wieczór w Poznaniu zapowiada się więc na ciekawe otwarcie sezonu, z szansą dla obu zespołów, by już na starcie wysłać mocny sygnał rywalom.

In their friendly against Slovakian side FK Železiarne Podbrezová, Cracovia showed a completely new side – freshness, courage, and tactical maturity. The 2-0 victory was not only a good result but also a signal that the team was heading in a new direction. Fans witnessed effective pressing, active wing play, and greater control over the tempo of the match. Although there were some minor errors, the team performed promisingly, with several players particularly catching the eye.

Arka Gdynia is well-prepared for its return to the Ekstraklasa. The team remained unbeaten in the final stages of the first-division season, won three of four friendlies, and strengthened its squad significantly (including Kerk, Zator, and Percan). With no losses, a stable coach, and a strong defense, Arka could surprise and fight for more than just relegation.

On June 29, 2025, Cracovia announced the permanent transfer of Filip Stojilković from SV Darmstadt 98. The striker signed a contract until June 2028 with the option to extend it, and the transfer fee was around EUR 500,000. The 25-year-old Swiss with Serbian roots has played in Switzerland, Germany and Serbia, and recently scored 6 goals in 13 matches for 1. FC Kaiserslautern. The Darmstadt club officially thanked him for his game, wishing him success in Poland. The transfer is part of a new phase of Cracovia under the leadership of coach Luka Elsner, who began working with the team on June 16 and formally took over the team from July 1, 2025 on a two-year contract. Stojilković has already started training, and his style of play – active, mobile, based on pressing and good cooperation with the midfielders – fits the new team concept. The transfer is seen as a well-thought-out move that could strengthen Cracovia's offensive in the upcoming season.

Cracovia is putting everything on one card before the 2025/26 season – new coach Luka Elsner, potential reinforcements, but also serious personnel losses. Will Mauro Perković, Henriksson and Minchev be able to fill the gaps left by Källman and Hoskonen? We analyze all the risk factors that may affect the fate of Pasy in the new season.