Spartak Trnava Advances in Cup Competition Following Victory Over Slovan Bratislava
Trnava, Slovakia – FC Spartak Trnava secured a victory over rivals ŠK Slovan Bratislava in a recent cup match, advancing in the competition. The match featured contrasting assessments from both managers, Antonio Muñoz of Spartak Trnava and Vladimír Weiss of Slovan Bratislava.
Match Recap and Managerial Reactions
Antonio Muñoz, appointed as the main coach of Spartak Trnava on January 5, 2026 [fcspartaktrnava.com], expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance. He stated the players “deserved to advance” and praised their efforts, particularly in the first half, highlighting it as a demonstration of their desired playing style. Muñoz also acknowledged the significant support from the fans and dedicated the win to them.
Vladimír Weiss, coach of Slovan Bratislava, acknowledged Spartak Trnava’s stronger performance in the first half, noting his team improved in the second after a change in formation and strategy. He conceded that while luck played a role, Trnava’s penalty conversion was a deciding factor. Weiss also expressed regret for not adopting a more courageous approach from the beginning of the match.
Recent Club Performance and Background
FC Spartak Trnava, founded in 1923, is a professional football club competing in the Slovak First League. [en.wikipedia.org] The club has won six league titles and nine cups domestically. Their most successful period was during the Czechoslovak First League era, winning the title five times in six seasons. More recently, Spartak Trnava won the Slovak league title in 2018 and the Slovak cup in 2019, 2022, 2023 and 2025. [en.wikipedia.org]
The club plays its home games at the Anton Malatinský Stadium, which has a capacity of 18,200. [en.wikipedia.org] Spartak Trnava maintains a strong rivalry with Slovan Bratislava.
Recent Transfers
Ahead of the 2025/26 season, Spartak Trnava saw a number of player transfers. Arrivals included Denys Taraduda, Stefan Skrbo, Patrick Nwadike, Kristian Kostrna, Marin Lausic, Lazar Stojsavljevic, Hilary Gong, Michal Tomic, Luka Khorkheli, Giorgi Moistsrapishvili, Abdulrahman Taiwo, Idjessi Metsoko, Timotej Kudlicka, Filip Trello, David Bukovsky and Vojtech Kubista. [transfermarkt.us] Several players departed the club, including Kelvin Ofori. [transfermarkt.us]
Looking Ahead
Following their cup victory, Spartak Trnava will focus on continuing their success in the Slovak First League. Slovan Bratislava will aim to rebound and concentrate on winning the league title, as stated by their coach, Vladimír Weiss.