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📍 National Stadium Vasil Levski, Sofia
Stats below use each team's main league —
First LeagueBulgaria·
Premier DivisionIreland
Stats below use each team's main league —First LeagueBulgaria·Premier DivisionIreland
CSKA Sofia aim to turn the National Stadium Vasil Levski into a fortress for this first-leg clash, welcoming a Derry City side currently grappling with a severe injury crisis and a key suspension. While the Bulgarians possess the superior technical profile, they must overcome a lack of competitive match sharpness against an in-season Irish opponent.
CSKA Sofia325Derry City213Sofia
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DundalkDerry CityCSKA Sofia faced Derry City on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at National Stadium Vasil Levski, Sofia in the UEFA Europa League (1st Qualifying Round). The match finished CSKA Sofia 3 — 2 Derry City.
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CSKA Sofia vs Derry City kicks off on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 18:00 in the UEFA Europa League at National Stadium Vasil Levski, Sofia.
The match is played at National Stadium Vasil Levski, Sofia, World.
This fixture is part of the UEFA Europa League — 1st Qualifying Round, 2026 season.
The match ended CSKA Sofia 3 — 2 Derry City.