Levski Sofia begins title defense in Bulgarian First League

The 2026/27 Bulgarian First League season has commenced, with Levski Sofia attempting to defend their title after breaking Ludogorets Razgrad's 14-year dominance. Early results show Levski securing a 2-1 victory against Dunav and a 2-1 win over Lokomotiv Sofia 1929.

Former Levski player Nikolay Dimitrov has expressed confidence in the team's ability to navigate the season despite recent challenges, including a narrow loss to RB Salzburg in the Europa League. Dimitrov highlighted the positive impact of coach Julio Velazquez and noted Serginho as a standout new addition to the squad.

Dimitrov identified CSKA Sofia as Levski's primary competitor for the championship, noting that CSKA's recent Super Cup victory has provided them with significant momentum.