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Confrontation in the 'play-off', Lewandowski: The Reds, always a difficult opponent

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Confrontation in the 'play-off', Lewandowski: The Reds, always a

For Albania, it is an opportunity to make history, but facing them in the World Cup play-offs is a team accustomed to the biggest world events. Poland is a strong favorite due to its 9 participations in the World Cup, while in 1974 and 1982 it managed to reach the semi-finals, and in both cases it was ranked third.

Against Albania, the Poles will be looking for their 10th appearance in the World Cup, while the two teams have faced each other 15 times. 10 are victories for the Poles, 3 challenges have ended in a draw, while the Rossoneri have won 2 times. The last match, held in Tirana on September 10, 2023, was won by the Rossoneri with a score of 2-0, paving the way for qualification for the second time in the European Championship.

Albania is ranked 63rd in FIFA, 29 positions below Poland, which is in 34th place. On the specialized football portal, the Poles are worth 205 million euros, while the Rossoneri are worth around 95 million euros. Almost half as much as the Poles.

For the duel to be played on March 26 in Warsaw, starting at 20:45, captain Robert Lewandowski has stated that 'Albania is always a difficult opponent', while adding that this duel could also seal his future in the national team. Polish coach Jan Urban said that 'against the Rossoneri, chances are few' and that they have players who know how to defend very well. 

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