Legia Warszawa kicks off its summer preparation with a friendly against Israeli side Hapoel Beer Szewa, the match is set for July 7 at 16:30 in Książenice. Coaches stress that the game will be the first chance to assess new arrivals and youth players after returning from a training camp in Germany.
Who will play?
Legia’s lineup includes Otto Hindrich in goal, Kamil Piątkowski, Rafał Augustyniak, Robert Deziel Junior, Kacper Chodyna, Bartosz Kapustka, Damian Szymański, Ruben Vinagre, Wojciech Urbański, Mileta Rajović and Rafał Adamski. Substitutions in the second half are expected, but the list already promises a dynamic squad where young talents will get minutes.
Why does this friendly matter?
After the German camp the squad needs real‑match practice. Facing Hapoel Beer Szewa, a team from the Israeli league, will test Legia’s attacking shape and defensive resilience. Legia, currently 6th in the Ekstraklasa with 49 points, is on a five‑game winning streak (WWWWW), boosting confidence.
What are the current league stats?
As of July 7 Legia Warszawa sits 6th with 49 points, a record of 12 wins, 13 draws and 9 losses after 34 games. The most recent result was a 4‑0 victory over Motor Lublin on May 23. The team has scored 42 goals and conceded 37, a +5 goal difference, and trails league leaders Lech Poznań by 11 points.
What’s next after the friendly?
Following the match Legia will enter a busy stretch of league fixtures, including a derby in Warsaw and clashes with top‑table opponents. Coaches plan to use observations from this friendly in upcoming training sessions, and fans can follow a live text commentary on Legia.Net.
Don’t miss the broadcast and updates – every detail could shape the lineup for the next league games.
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