Lech Poznan kicked off their UEFA Europa Conference League group stage campaign with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Rapid Wien on October 3, 2025. The Polish champions put on a show for their home fans at the Stadion Poznan, delivering a powerful performance to defeat the Austrian giants. Lech started brightly, scoring an early goal to settle any nerves and take control of the match. They doubled their lead before halftime, showcasing sharp attacking movements. Rapid Wien pulled a goal back early in the second half to briefly threaten a comeback, but Lech Poznan responded with two more goals to seal a convincing win. The victory immediately put Lech in a strong position in a competitive group and served as a statement of their ambitions in the competition. Manager John van den Brom would have been thrilled with his team's offensive output and resilience. For Rapid Wien, it was a disappointing start that highlighted defensive vulnerabilities.