The highly anticipated match between Legia Warszawa and Djurgardens IF in the sixth round of the Conference League is just around the corner, with the stakes higher than ever. A win would guarantee the Polish team a spot in the 1/8 finals, but their journey to Sweden got off to a rocky start.
On Wednesday, the team was scheduled to depart from Warsaw’s Okęcie Airport at 10:05 AM, but their plans were suddenly put on hold. An alert bezpieczeństwa (security alert) was announced, and all flights were grounded due to a suspicious object found in a passenger’s carry-on luggage.
According to Mateusz Ligęza, a journalist from Radio Zet, the ruch pasażerski (passenger traffic) at Warsaw Chopin Airport was suspended due to a niebezpieczny przedmiot (dangerous item) discovered in a bag. The airport’s security team cordoned off the area, and a partial evacuation of the baggage control zone was initiated.
Anna Dermont, a spokesperson for Warsaw Chopin Airport, confirmed the incident, stating that the kontrola bezpieczeństwa (security check) in the CDE zone (entrance) had detected a suspicious item, prompting the evacuation.
The team’s departure was delayed by over an hour, but fortunately, the situation was brought under control, and the sytuacja na lotnisku Chopina w Warszawie opanowana (situation at Warsaw Chopin Airport under control). Legia Warszawa was finally able to depart for Stockholm, albeit with a significant delay.
Currently, Legia Warszawa is in fourth place with 12 points after five rounds, while Djurgardens IF is in eleventh place with 10 points. The upcoming match is crucial for both teams, as a win would secure a spot in the next round.
The Stakes are High
A victory for Legia Warszawa would guarantee them a spot in the 1/8 finals, but even a draw or loss could still see them through, provided other results go in their favor. The pressure is on, and the team will need to put the airport drama behind them to focus on the task at hand.
Don’t miss the live coverage of the match on Sport.pl and the Sport.pl LIVE app, starting at 9 PM on Thursday.
Context
The Conference League is a crucial competition for Polish teams, with Legia Warszawa being one of the top contenders. According to UEFA’s latest rankings, Poland is currently ranked 25th in terms of coefficient points, with a total of 4.125 points.
In recent years, Polish teams have had limited success in European competitions, making Legia Warszawa’s journey in the Conference League all the more important. A successful campaign could not only bring glory to the team but also pave the way for other Polish teams to follow in their footsteps.
Statistics
* Legia Warszawa has won 3 out of their last 5 matches in the Conference League.
* Djurgardens IF has lost 2 out of their last 5 matches in the competition.
* The two teams have never met before in a competitive match.
Will Legia Warszawa overcome the airport setback and secure a spot in the 1/8 finals? Tune in to find out.
