CSKA Sofia claimed a 3-1 victory over city rivals Septemvri Sofia in a Bulgarian First League derby match on September 14, 2025. The result at the Vasil Levski National Stadium maintained CSKA's strong start to the season. The more experienced CSKA side took an early lead and controlled the tempo for much of the first half. Septemvri showed spirit to pull a goal back before the interval, setting up a potentially tense second half. However, CSKA reasserted their authority after the break, scoring two more goals to secure the derby bragging rights. The match was played in a competitive but respectful atmosphere, with CSKA's quality in the final third proving to be the decisive factor. The three points kept CSKA Sofia firmly in the hunt at the top of the league table.