Slovan Bratislava Dominates Spartak Trnava in Commanding 4-0 Victory
A crowd of 14,539 spectators at Štadión Tehelné pole witnessed a dominant performance by Slovan Bratislava against Spartak Trnava on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The home side secured a resounding 4-0 victory in the 22nd round of the Niké Liga.
Šporar Shines with Two Goals and an Assist
Slovan Bratislava’s forward, Andraž Šporar, was the star of the match, scoring two goals and providing an assist for another. He opened the scoring in the 6th minute with a goal assisted by Nino Marcelli, and doubled the lead in the 62nd minute from a penalty.
“We couldn’t have played better. Today we showed that Slovan is number one in Slovakia. There’s a difference between us and the others. We were better. We broke Trnava in the second half,” Šporar stated after the match.
Marcelli’s Elegant Goal and Barseghyan’s Strike
Nino Marcelli added to Slovan’s tally with a remarkable goal, while Tigran Barseghyan also found the back of the net. Barseghyan’s goal was assisted by Šporar.
Assistant coach Boris Kitka praised Marcelli’s goal, describing it as “a fantastic reaction and goal from a very difficult position.”
Tactical Approach and Second-Half Dominance
Slovan Bratislava’s coach, Vladimír Weiss, opted for a more offensive lineup, deploying two strikers – Šporar and Kucharevič – in an attempt to break down Spartak Trnava’s defense. This tactical shift proved effective, as Slovan dominated the second half.
“The first half was sluggish, but in the second half we showed that we have much more quality than Spartak,” Šporar acknowledged.
Injury Recovery and Continued Success for Šporar
Šporar, who recently celebrated his 32nd birthday, has overcome a recent injury and is back to his best form. This victory marks his seventh league goal in his eighth appearance.
Šporar has an impressive record in the Niké Liga, with 51 goals in 61 matches.
Match Details and Lineups
Slovan Bratislava: Takáč – Blackman, Kašia, Markovič, Cruz – Barseghjan, Bajrič, Gajdoš, Marcelli – Kucharevič, Šporar.
Spartak Trnava: Frelih – Tomič, Sabo, Twardzik, Mikovič – Kratochvíl, Laušič – Kudlička, Paur, Škrbo – Metsoko.
Goals: 6′, 62′ Šporar (Slovan), 85′ Barseghyan (Slovan), 87′ Marcelli (Slovan).
League Standings
Following this victory, Slovan Bratislava leads the Niké Liga with 46 points, three points ahead of FK DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda.
FAQ
Q: Who scored the goals for Slovan Bratislava?
A: Andraž Šporar (2), Tigran Barseghyan, and Nino Marcelli.
Q: What was the final score of the match?
A: Slovan Bratislava 4 – 0 Spartak Trnava.
Q: Where was the match played?
A: Štadión Tehelné pole.
Q: How many spectators attended the match?
A: 14,539.
Q: Was Andraž Šporar injured before this match?
A: Yes, Šporar had recently recovered from an injury.
Pro Tip: Keep an eye on Andraž Šporar’s performance – he’s a key player for Slovan Bratislava and a consistent goalscorer.
Did you know? Slovan Bratislava has won both league matches against Spartak Trnava this season.
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