CSKA Sofia narrowly defeated Spartak Varna 3-2 in a thrilling Bulgarian Cup encounter on December 15, 2024. The victory sends the Sofia giants through to the next round after surviving a major scare from their determined opponents. CSKA Sofia raced into a two-goal lead in the first half, looking comfortable. Spartak Varna mounted a stunning comeback after the break, scoring twice to level the match and force a tense finale. However, CSKA Sofia found a winner in the dying minutes, breaking Spartan hearts and avoiding a potential upset. The dramatic result keeps CSKA Sofia's cup hopes alive, while Spartak Varna exits with pride after a valiant effort. The CSKA manager admitted his team made it difficult for themselves, while the Spartak coach expressed immense pride in his players' performance.