Botev Plovdiv wins 125th Plovdiv derby against Lokomotiv

In Bulgarian football, Botev Plovdiv secured a 2-0 victory over Lokomotiv Plovdiv in the 125th Plovdiv derby at the Hristo Botev Stadium. Goals were scored by Asen Chandarov in the 9th minute and Mauro Rodriguez in the 44th minute. The match was marked by a controversial VAR decision that overturned a penalty for Lokomotiv and a serious injury to Lokomotiv player Aleksandar Aleksandrov. With this win, Botev Plovdiv moves to 6th place in the standings.

In another fixture, Botev Vratsa played to a 0-0 draw against Levski Sofia. Levski coach Julio Velásquez attributed the result to poor pitch conditions and a lack of luck, emphasizing that the team must remain focused on the domestic championship despite their upcoming Europa League commitments. Vratsa's mayor, Kalin Kamenov, noted the presence of several young players from Levski in the Botev Vratsa starting lineup, highlighting the importance of opportunities for Bulgarian youth.