Trencin pulled off a significant 2-0 away victory over league leaders Slovan Bratislava in the Slovak Nike liga on February 14, 2026. This shocking result saw Trencin defy the odds to hand Slovan a rare home defeat with a disciplined and effective counter-attacking performance. Trencin scored a goal in each half, capitalizing on defensive errors from the champions to secure a famous clean sheet and three points. The match result sent tremors through the title race, opening the door for other contenders while proving Trencin's capability to beat anyone on their day. Slovan's manager was critical of his team's lack of intensity in what he described as a disappointing performance.