Polish side Lech Poznan and Bulgarian club Botev Plovdiv played out a 0-0 draw in an International Club Friendly on January 16, 2025. The match, which kicked off at 16:00 local time, was a typical preseason encounter focused on fitness and tactical shape rather than a thrilling spectacle. Both teams used the opportunity to rotate their squads, giving minutes to a large number of players across the 90 minutes. Chances were at a premium, with the best opportunity falling to Lech Poznan in the second half, but their striker fired over from inside the box. Botev Plovdiv offered little in attack, content to maintain their defensive structure and use the match as a physical workout. The friendly result is inconsequential in terms of competitive standings, but it served its purpose for both managers to assess player fitness and try different combinations ahead of their respective league seasons resuming. The coaches likely viewed the match as a useful exercise in building match sharpness.