Sparta Reasserts Title Credentials with Victory Over Pilsen, Rosický Eyes European Glory
Prague, Czech Republic – Sparta Prague demonstrated a resilient winning mentality with a 2-1 victory over Viktoria Pilsen, propelling them back into contention for the Czech First League title. The win places Sparta one point ahead of Jablonec and two points ahead of defending champions Slavia Prague.
Sparta forward Birmančević emphasized the team’s intent, stating to club television: “We showed as the beginning of the match that we want to play football. It is indeed great that we managed to beat a strong opponent like Pilsen. These matches will be key to the title.”
The positive momentum extends beyond the pitch, with Sports Director Tomáš rosický returning to full health after recent heart problems. Rosický expressed continued ambition for the club, stating, “I have already fulfilled some dreams with Sparta, but I still have a few. Maybe they are too ambitious and very big, and it drives me forward.” He specifically highlighted a desire to compete in the European Cup, adding, “Is it real? I don’t know, but we have to try. can we bother European giants in the Champions League? Are we capable? I can’t say. We’ll see.”
Simultaneously occurring, Head Coach Brian Priske is addressing a separate matter with the League Football Association’s Disciplinary Commission regarding a post-match visit to the referees’ cabin following the match in Hradec Králové. Priske maintains he visited the cabin with the security service’s consent 45 minutes after the match’s conclusion, to thank the referees and apologize to the fourth official for inappropriate behavior during the game.He stated, “It is about attacking my integrity as a person and as a coach.” david Trunda,chairman of the Football Association,has initiated an ethical committee investigation into the incident,with the League Committee also seeking a thorough examination of the event.