Slovan Bratislava suffered a 2-0 defeat against DAC Dunajská Streda in the Slovak Niké liga on Saturday, September 5, leaving manager Yaya Touré’s squad winless in two consecutive league matches just four days before opening their UEFA Champions League campaign against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes.
Late Collapse at MOL Aréna
The reigning Slovak champions traveled to Dunajská Streda for their seventh league fixture of the season looking to bounce back from a home defeat.
The match remained scoreless through the opening 45 minutes and deep into the second half before the hosts capitalized on late defensive lapses. Sylla broke the deadlock for DAC in the 78th minute, beating the Slovan backline to open the scoring. As the visitors pushed forward in search of an equalizer, Gueye added a second goal four minutes into stoppage time, sealing the 2-0 scoreline in front of 8 510 spectators.
Form Slump Threatens European Preparation
The setback marks Slovan’s second league defeat following a 2-1 home loss to Michalovce on August 30. Sandwiched between those domestic struggles was an emphatic 8-0 victory over Nitra-Chrenová in the Slovak Cup on September 2, though that lopsided cup win did little to resolve the team’s recent issues in the Niké liga.
Under the leadership of team captain and veteran forward Andraž Šporar—who netted 12 league goals last term—the squad faces an immediate step up in competition.
Touré Faces Paris Test in Coaching Debut
Wednesday’s fixture in Paris marks a high-profile milestone for Yaya Touré. According to UEFA tournament data, the former Ivory Coast international took charge of Slovan in July after completing a stint as an assistant coach with the Saudi Arabia national team. The assignment in Paris represents Touré’s first experience as a head coach in the Champions League, a tournament he previously won as a player with FC Barcelona during the 2008-2009 season.
Preparations for the trip to the French capital have included strict ticketing protocols for the traveling supporters. The Slovak club announced that a dedicated visitors’ section has been allocated at the Parc des Princes. Club officials instructed supporters who purchased vouchers that official match tickets would be distributed via email by noon on Tuesday, September 8, with entry to the stadium strictly denied to anyone presenting a voucher alone.
What Comes Next
Paris Saint-Germain and Slovan Bratislava kick off their Champions League league phase campaigns on Wednesday, September 9, at 21:00 CEST (20:00 UTC) at the Parc des Princes in Paris.
