Cherno More prepares for Varna derby against Spartak on July 26

The Bulgarian First League club Cherno More announced a 22‑player squad for its upcoming second‑round match against Spartak Varna. Coach Iliyan Iliev confirmed the selections, noting injuries that sidelined Mohamed Achi and Jorge Padilla, while newcomers Selso Sidney and Ertan Tombak remain in recovery. The match will be played on Sunday 26 July 2026, kickoff 19:00, at Stadion “Ticha” in Varna, with referees Dragomir Draganov, Christo Hadzhiski, Zivko Petrov and VAR officials Todor Kirov and Krasimir Krastiev.

Betting odds from Diema Sport suggest a Spartak win or a draw, with a 2.12 price for a Spartak victory. Cherno More opened the season with a 1‑1 draw in Vratsa, while Spartak previously recorded a 2‑2 draw against CSKA 1948.