Wisła in the European competitions

The history of Wisła Kraków in European competitions is deeply rooted, dating back to the 1960s. Over the decades, the club has competed in all levels of European football, from the Conference League to Champions League qualifiers, earning valuable UEFA ranking points and supporting Polish football on the international stage.

After winning the Polish Cup in the 2023/2024 season, Wisła Kraków earned another shot at playing in Europe. They began their campaign in the Europa League, and after that adventure concluded, they continued in the Conference League, facing tough opponents along the way. Wisła’s current European season has ended in the playoff stage of the UEFA Conference League.

2024/2025 European Campain

First Opponent: KF Llapi 1932 
Wisła Kraków's European journey in the 2024/2025 season was filled with excitement, twists, and challenges. Led by manager Kazimierz Moskal, the team entered the competition in the first qualifying round of the Europa League, where they faced KF Llapi from Kosovo. The first leg was held in Kraków, and it took just two minutes for Wisła to get on the scoresheet. Igor Sapała opened the scoring, and Ángel Rodado sealed the game with another goal, giving Wisła a 2-0 lead heading into the return leg.

The second leg in Kosovo brought another victory for Wisła, this time 2-1. Although the hosts from Llapi tried to fight back, Wisła controlled the game. Ángel Rodado opened the scoring again, and Giannis Kiakos added a second late in the match. Llapi managed to pull one back through Tahiri, but it wasn't enough to change the outcome. Wisła advanced confidently to the next round with a 4-1 aggregate win.

Wisła Kraków - KF Llapi 1932 Backstage Photo gallery

KF Llapi 1932 - Wisła Kraków  Backstage Photo gallery

A Tough Battle againts Rapid Vienna 
In the second round, Wisła Kraków faced a much sterner test against Rapid Vienna. The first leg in Poland ended in a 2-1 defeat for Wisła. The visitors took the lead through Jansson and extended it with a goal from Seidl. Wisła responded late in the match with a goal from Marc Carbó, but it wasn't enough to avoid a home loss. The 1-2 scoreline left Wisła in a difficult position heading into the second leg.

The return leg in Vienna was a painful one for Wisła. Rapid dominated from the start, scoring six goals. Burgstaller netted a hat-trick, with additional goals from Beljo, Raux-Yao, and Lang. Wisła could only respond with a consolation goal from Ángel Rodado, as the match ended 1-6. The aggregate score of 2-8 meant Wisła's Europa League journey ended disappointing.

Wisła Kraków - SK Rapid Wiedeń Backstage Photo gallery

SK Rapid Wiedeń - Wisła Kraków  Backstage Photo galle

The Conference Leauge Challange 
After their Europa League exit, Wisła continued in the third qualifying round of the Conference League, where they faced Spartak Trnava from Slovakia. In the first leg, Wisła quickly took the lead through – no surprise – Ángel Rodado. Despite the promising start, Spartak dominated the second half, scoring three goals – two from Ďuriš and one from Azango – securing a 3-1 victory. The result was not encouraging for Wisła ahead of the return leg in Kraków

The second leg turned into a tense, historic encounter. Knowing they needed to overturn the deficit, Wisła played aggressively. Rodado converted a penalty just before halftime, giving them hope. In the 60th minute, Piotr Starzyński doubled the lead, and Uryga’s goal in extra time (98th minute) seemed to seal Wisła's progression. However, Spartak responded in the 106th minute through Ďuriš, sending the tie to a penalty shootout. Wisła triumphed in a dramatic 12-11 shootout, advancing to the fourth round of Conference League qualifiers.

Wisła Kraków - FC Spartak Trnava Backstage Photo gallery

FC Spartak Trnava - Wisła Kraków  Backstage Photo gallery

Farewell to Europe
Wisła’s final opponent in this European adventure was Belgium's Cercle Brugge. The first leg in Kraków ended in a heavy 1-6 defeat. Cercle Brugge quickly took control, scoring twice in the first 11 minutes through Mindy and Somers. They added further goals from Ravych, Denkey, Ouattara, and Olaigbe. Wisła’s lone goal came from Ángel Rodado, but it was only a consolation.

The second leg, however, brought a surprising twist. Wisła played with heroic determination and ambition, resulting in a 4-1 victory. Goals from Uryga, Kiss, Gogół, and a stoppage-time strike by Łukasz Zwoliński gave the Polish side a glimmer of hope. Despite the spirited performance and significant win, the aggregate score stood at 7-5 in favour of Cercle, meaning Wisła was eliminated from European competitions for the season.

Wisła Kraków - Cercle Brugge Backstage Photo gallery

Cercle Brugge - Wisła Kraków  Backstage Photo gallery

2024/2025 representatives od the White Star:

Goalkeepers:
#1 Kamil Broda – 4 matches
#28 Patryk Letkiewicz
#31 Anton Chichkan – 4 matches

Defenders:
#4 Rafał Mikulec – 8 matches
#5 Joseph Colley – 4 matches
#6 Alan Uryga – 8 matches/2 goals
#25 Bartosz Jaroch – 8 matches/1 assist
#26 Igor Łasicki - 1 match
#30 Giannis Kiakos – 6 matches/1 goal
#52 Jakub Krzyżanowski - 1 matches
#54 Kuba Wiśniewski - 1 matches
#55 Arkadiusz Ziarko
#75 Kacper Skrobański
#97 Wiktor Biedrzycki – 4matches

Midfielders:
#7 Igor Sapała - 3 mateches/1 goal
#8 Marc Carbo – 8 matches/1 gal
#10 Frederico Duarte – 4 matches
#11 Mateusz Młyński - 2 matches
#13 Tamas Kiss – 4 matches/1 goals
#17 Jesus Alfaro – 2 matches/1 assist
#19 Olivier Sukiennicki – 8 matches/1 assist 
#20 Karol Dziedzic – 3 matches
#21 Patryk Gogół - 8 matches/1 goal/1 assist*
#22 Piotr Starzyński - 5 matches/1 goal
#41 Kacper Duda
#50 Mariusz Kutwa – 6 matches
#80 Dawid Olejarka
#77 Angel Baena – 8 matches/2 assists

Forwards:
#9 Ángel Rodado – 8 matches/6 goals/1 assist*
#99 Łukasz Zwoliński - 5 matches/1 goal

The all-time top scorers for Wisła Kraków: 
23 – Maciej Żurawski
21 – Tomasz Frankowski
12 – Paweł Brożek
8 – Tomasz Kulawik
7 – Kazimierz Kmiecik, Kalu Uche
6 – Marcin Kuźba, Ángel Rodado

Wisła Kraków's history in the European competitions:

UEFA Champions Leauge

• FC Barcelona (Spain) - Champions Leauge qualifies (2001/2002, 2008/2009) 
  
• Anderlecht Bruksela (Belgium) - Chempions Leauge qualifies (2003/2004) 
  
• Real Madryt (Spain) - Champions Leauge qualifies (2004/2005) 
  
• Panathinaikos Ateny (Greece) - Champions Leauge qualifies (2005/2006) 
  
• Aopel FC (Cyprus) - Champions Leauge qualifies (2011/2012)
  

• Real Saragossa (Spain) - UEFA Cup (2000/2001) 
• AC Parma (Italy) - UEFA Cup (2002/2003) 
• Schalke 04 (Germany) - UEFA Cup (2002/2003) 
• SS Lazio (Italy) - UEFA Cup (2003/2004) 
• Tottenham Hotspur (England) - UEFA Cup (2008/2009) 
• Odense BK (Denmark) - UEFA Europe Leauge (2011/2012) 
• Twente Enschede (the Netherlands) - UEFA Europe Leauge (2011/2012)

UEFA Intertoto Cup

• Malmö FF (Sweden) - UFEA Intertoto Cup (1965/1966) 
  
• FC Winterthur (Switzerland) - UEFA Intertoto Cup (1969/1970) 
  
• BK 1903 Kopenhaga (Denmark) - UEFA Intertoto Cup (1972/1973)
  

*All statistics provided by UEFA.com