Motor Lublin won a friendly against Warta Poznań 4-1 in Warsaw on July 12, 2026, giving the club a strong boost before the Ekstraklasa start. The match, played in a 2 × 45‑minute format, ended in the 89th minute when Smoczyński scored the visitors' only goal.

How did the match unfold?

The first goal came in the 7th minute – Florian Haxha opened the scoring for Motor. After the break Karol Czubak doubled the lead in the 59th minute, and added another in the 68th. The final Motor goal, from Kacper Plichta, arrived in the 82nd minute, while Warta reduced the deficit only in the 89th minute with a penalty by Smoczyński. The referee was Wojciech Myć from Włodawa.

Who shone in Motor's lineup?

Goalkeeper Mihai Popa started between the sticks, with a back line of Krystian Brzozowski, Herve Matthys, Bright Ede and Filip Luberecki. The midfield featured Marek Bartos, Christopher Simon, Franciszek Lewandowski and Florian Haxha, who opened the scoring. Captain Karol Czubak, who scored twice, led the attack. From the bench, Kacper Plichta made the most impact, adding the last goal.

What does the result mean for preparations?

A 4‑1 win lifts team morale and confirms the potency of the attack, especially in the second half. Coaches note that playing in Warsaw allowed testing tactics in an urban setting, and quick rotations showed squad depth. Additionally, reports indicate that Bartosz Bereszyński – a former Palermo player – will join Motor in the coming days, strengthening the defence.

What’s next for Motor?

After the Warta friendly, the club continues its camp in Kępa near Sochocin. The next match is scheduled for July 11 against Polonia Warsaw, followed by a July 17 clash with Hapoel Jerusalem. For Warta, this was their first pre‑season friendly; they will face Chrobry Głogów (July 11) and then Górnik Polkowice and Lechia Zielona Góra (both July 18). The schedule points to an intense preparation period before the Ekstraklasa kicks off.