Motor Lublin suffered a painful 2-3 defeat to Legia Warsaw after a dramatic finale in Saturday's Ekstraklasa match. The hosts, leading thanks to two goals from Karol Czubak, surrendered victory in stoppage time following a double from Jakub Żewłakow. Sport.pl first reported the story.
The thrilling encounter was covered by the Sport.pl outlet. The Lublin club has dropped to 15th place in the league table, having collected just 5 points from six matches. Their record stands at one win, two draws, and three losses, with a goal difference of -4. Motor now trails league leaders Lech Poznań by eight points.
How did the Motor Lublin vs Legia match unfold?
The game in Lublin started with the visitors on top. Just before halftime, Rafał Augustyniak converted a penalty awarded after a foul by Bartosz Bereszyński, giving Legia a 1-0 lead. The dynamics of the match changed dramatically after the break.
It seemed that would be enough for a valuable win. However, in added time, Jakub Żewłakow, the son of former Legia player Michał Żewłakow, first leveled the score and moments later netted the winner for the capital side. Motor's manager, Aleksandar Vuković, stated after the match that his team belongs to the country's very top, but luck was not on their side that day.
What happened in other Saturday matches?
Other fixtures took place on Saturday. In Łódź, Widzew faced Radomiak. This match saw a controversial VAR incident. Przemysław Wiśniewski scored an own goal for Widzew, but the referee, after a video review, disallowed it due to a prior foul by Ronaldo Lumungo. In Kielce, Korona, after a goal from debutant Ondrej Lingr, led against Wisła Kraków but ultimately lost that advantage. Alan Uryga scored for Wisła, which has netted 12 goals in six matches since returning to the Ekstraklasa after a four-year absence.
What is Motor's situation in the league table?
The morning defeat significantly impacted Motor Lublin's position in the league standings. The club currently sits in 15th place with five points. Their recent form shows a sequence of loss, draw, win, and two more losses. This means Vuković's team is in the relegation zone and urgently needs points to recover ground. The current state of the squad can be followed on our stats page.
When is Motor Lublin's next fixture?
Motor Lublin's next league test is not until 12 December 2026. They will then host Widzew Łódź, who are currently in 13th position. Before that match, the team has time to work on their mistakes and improve their form. The full schedule of upcoming matches is always available in our fixtures calendar.
Meanwhile, on Sunday, 6 September, further league matches are scheduled. In Kraków, Cracovia will play Górnik Zabrze, Raków Częstochowa will face Lech Poznań away, and Jagiellonia Białystok will host Śląsk Wrocław. For Motor Lublin, the defeat to Legia was all the more painful as they had beaten the same team in the Polish Cup just a few days earlier.
