CSKA Sofia 4-2 Levski Sofia: Army Men Lift Bulgarian Super Cup After Eternal Derby Epic

CSKA Sofia produced a remarkable comeback performance to beat eternal rivals Levski Sofia 4-2 and lift the Bulgarian Super Cup in a pulsating showpiece on 9 September 2026. In a match that delivered everything the Eternal Derby promises — intensity, controversy, brilliant goals and unrelenting drama — the visiting side took control after a nervy start and never looked back.

Levski started as the nominal home side and surged into the ascendancy early on. The Blues were rewarded for their aggressive pressing when they were awarded a penalty in the opening quarter of an hour, calmly converted to send the Levski support into full voice. That early breakthrough looked set to establish the rhythm of the final, but CSKA responded with the composure of a team used to these high-pressure occasions.

How the Goals Flowed

• 14' – Levski lead: A penalty stroke, won after a foul in the box, was buried to make it Levski 1-0.
• 28' – CSKA equalise: A swift counter-attacking move ended with a ruthless low finish to level the score at 1-1.
• 43' – CSKA take the lead: Moments before half-time, CSKA struck again to turn the tie on its head and lead 2-1.
• 58' – CSKA extend the advantage: An excellent team goal made it 3-1 and left Levski with a mountain to climb.
• 73' – Levski strike back: A deflected effort pulled one back, giving the Blues a glimmer of hope at 3-2.
• 89' – CSKA seal it: A clinical breakaway in the closing minutes secured the 4-2 scoreline and the trophy.

The tactical story of the match shifted in CSKA's favour after the equaliser. Levski pushed their full-backs high to press the CSKA midfield, but this left space in behind, exactly where the Army Men are most dangerous. Each time Levski attacked, CSKA looked to break quickly through their wide players, and it was this strategy that produced the decisive third and fourth goals.

Levski refused to fade and their second goal in the 73rd minute sparked a chaotic finish, with the Blues throwing bodies forward in search of an equaliser. But CSKA's match management was excellent in the closing stages, and the fourth goal was a textbook sucker punch on the counter-attack.

For CSKA Sofia, this Super Cup triumph delivers the first piece of silverware of the Bulgarian season and strengthens their claim as the team to beat in domestic football. For Levski, the defeat in the Eternal Derby will disappoint, yet they showed enough moments of quality to suggest the two rivals will be locked in a fierce battle for honours all campaign long.