Levski Sofia secured a impressive 3-1 away victory over city rivals CSKA 1948 Sofia in a heated Bulgarian First League derby on February 22, 2026. The match at the Stadion Bistritsa ended with Levski taking the bragging rights in a contest that was closer than the scoreline suggests. CSKA 1948 started strongly and took an early lead, sending the home fans into raptures. Levski, however, responded with maturity, equalizing before halftime. The second half belonged entirely to the visitors, who scored two quick goals to seize control of the match. The third goal, a clinical finish following a defensive error, effectively killed the game as a contest. CSKA 1948's frustration was evident, and they finished the match with ten men after a late red card for a reckless challenge. This derby win was a significant boost for Levski Sofia's title aspirations, while for CSKA 1948 it was a disappointing setback in their own European qualification chase.