Legia Warszawa drew 2-2 with German fourth‑tier side 1.FC Nürnberg II in a friendly, where Mileta Rajović's penalty in the 79th minute sealed the equaliser. The match took place at the LTC near Warsaw, with no broadcast scheduled. It's another pre‑season test, and Legia still rides a five‑game winning streak, sitting sixth in the Ekstraklasa with 49 points and 11 points behind leaders Lech Poznań.

What happened on the pitch?

In the 12th minute the visitors took the lead after Jan Bienduga's one‑on‑one miss. A swift reply came in the 18th minute – a powerful long‑range strike gave Nürnberg a second goal. Legia reduced the deficit in the 36th minute when Rafał Adamski capitalised on a defensive error. After the break, in the 79th minute, Rajović converted a penalty to level the score. The final minutes saw Dibamba receive a red card after a second yellow.

Why does the result matter?

Although a friendly, the draw shows that under manager Marek Papszun, Legia continues to experiment with its squad. The coach gave almost every player a chance, which may help identify regular starters for upcoming league matches. Maintaining a five‑game winning run after the 4‑0 victory over Motor Lublin (23 May) boosts team morale, even though the friendly ended without a win.

What’s next for Legia?

The next opponent in preparation is Israeli side Hapoel Beer Szewa, also scheduled at the LTC near Warsaw. After a successful 2‑0 reserve win over Bayern Munich, Legia aims to keep its good form heading into the season. It will be interesting to see how Papszun applies lessons from this match to league tactics, especially as the team needs points to close the gap to the top.

What are Legia’s season stats?

Currently Legia Warszawa has 42 goals scored and 37 conceded, giving a +5 goal difference. The team records 12 wins, 13 draws and 9 losses in 34 games, placing them sixth in the Ekstraklasa. The recent 4‑0 win over Motor Lublin shows the attack is in shape, while the defence works to limit goals, a key factor in the chase for a higher league spot.

Will the friendly affect league standing?

Legia remains 11 points behind leader Lech Poznań, so every point counts. If the squad maintains its winning streak and tightens its defence, it could close the gap in the coming weeks. Manager Papszun still has many decisions ahead, and the upcoming friendly against Hapoel will be a perfect chance to fine‑tune tactics and test new players.