Newly promoted Zbrojovka Brno delivered a stunning 3-1 victory over Sparta Prague in the opening round of the Czech First League. Despite a brief period where Sparta equalized, Zbrojovka dominated the match, ultimately securing a decisive win on home turf. Vachoušek was the standout player for Zbrojovka, contributing both a goal and an assist to the team’s success. Vašulín and Ezeh also found the back of the net for the home side. Sparta's only goal came from Mercado, but it wasn't enough to prevent a frustrating start to the new season. The result represents a significant upset and complicates Sparta’s ambitions for the league title.