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Categories: SPORTS
Levski Sofia 2026 league run – August 7
Entities: Levski Sofia · Lokomotiv Plovdiv · Hugo Velásquez · Alexander Alexandrov · Arda Kardzhali
Overview
Levski Sofia opened the 2026 Bulgarian First League with a 0‑0 draw at Dunav Ruse, followed by a 2‑1 derby win over Lokomotiv Sofia and a 3‑0 victory against Septemvri Sofia. On 7 August, the team secured a 2‑0 win at Georgi Asparuhov Stadium with goals from David Kuso and Renato, marking their fourth straight league victory and placing them at the top of the standings with 12 points.
Regarding squad stability, the club has declined to consider selling goalkeeper Svetoslav Vutsov despite interest from English side Wolverhampton and French club Rennes. While his value is estimated at approximately 3 million euros, management intends to keep the squad intact for their upcoming UEFA Conference League campaign, deferring potential transfer discussions until the winter of 2027.
In other league action, CSKA 1948 moved into second place with 10 points following a 3-1 away victory against Lokomotiv Sofia. Manager Alexander Alexandrov utilized 11 squad changes during the match to prepare for a Conference League rematch against Panathinaikos. Meanwhile, Arda Kardzhali defeated Dunav Ruse 2-0, leaving Dunav at the bottom of the table without a point.
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Levski Sofia defeated Lokomotiv Plovdiv 2-0 in the fourth round of the efbet Liga. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The win was Levski's fourth consecutive victory at the start of the season. (All three articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] David Kuso scored his debut goal for Levski, assisted by Mazir Sula. (Articles 1 and 2)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Levski moved to the top of the league table with 12 points after the match. (Articles 1 and 2)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lokomotiv Plovdiv remained in eighth place with three points after the loss. (Articles 1 and 2)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The match was played at Georgi Asparuhov Stadium in Sofia, refereed by Gero Piskov. (Articles 1 and 3)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Coach Hugo Velasquez made six changes to the starting lineup after a Champions League win over Kayrat. (Article 2 (and referenced in article 3))
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ronaldo scored the final goal in added time to secure the 2-0 win. (Articles 1 and 2)
Timeline
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2 days ago
[SPORTS] 16 sourcesBulgarian football: Levski Sofia and CSKA 1948 lead league actionBulgarian football update: Levski Sofia eyes 2027 for goalkeeper Vutsov's sale; CSKA 1948 wins 3-1 against Lokomotiv Sofia; and Arda Kardzhali defeats Dunav Ruse 2-0.
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4 days ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesLevski and Lokomotiv Plovdiv set to meet; Gero Piskov appointed refereeLevski Sofia faces Lokomotiv Plovdiv on Friday at 21:15; referee Gero Piskov appointed. Coach Julio Velasquez calls it a demanding, emotional match.
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16 days ago
[SPORTS] 16 sourcesLevski overturns Lokomotiv Sofia 2-1 in capital derbyLevski beat Lokomotiv Sofia 2‑1 after a 63‑minute goal, equaliser by Renaldo and winner by Sérgio, moving to six points at the top of the league.
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24 days ago
[SPORTS] 5 sourcesLevski Sofia to host Dunav Ruse in season‑opening league matchDunav Ruse travel to Sofia to face champions Levski on July 17, with coach Emmanuel Lukanov confident despite two new signings missing over paperwork.
Sources
arda.gong.bg · asia.actualno.com · beroe.gong.bg · beta.delo.si · botev.gong.bg · focus-news.bg · gastronomia.unlp.edu.ar · gazzetta.gr · hit.ro · litex.gong.bg · ludogorets.gong.bg · maps.in.gr · marek.gong.bg · monitor.bg · netnews.bg · news7.bg · petel.bg · real.gr · sport.novatv.bg · sportal.bg · sportlive.bg · sports.ert.gr · standartnews.com · telegraph.bg · to10.gr · travel.actualno.com
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