Levski and Lokomotiv Plovdiv set to meet; Gero Piskov appointed referee

The Bulgarian 4th‑round eFbet Liga fixture between Levski Sofia and Lokomotiv Plovdiv is scheduled for Friday at 21:15 on the Gerena pitch. The match will be overseen by referee Gero Piskov, with VAR duties handled by Volen Chinkov.

Levski’s head coach Julio Velasquez previewed the encounter, calling it a “demanding match” against a “direct, vertical team.” He stressed the importance of emotional readiness and collective play, noting that tactical adjustments and player fitness will be key. Velasquez also mentioned squad updates, including the status of players such as Acram Buras and Sanger.

Both clubs are preparing for a tightly contested derby that could influence their positions in the league table.