Slavia Sofia and CSKA Sofia played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in the Bulgarian First League at the Stadion Aleksandar Shalamanov on Saturday, August 30th. This fiercely contested Eternal Derby ended level after a dramatic late equalizer, a result that maintains the intense rivalry but does little to help either side's early-season ambitions. The match saw Slavia Sofia take an early lead, only for CSKA to fight back and go ahead 2-1 in the second half. Just as it seemed the visitors would claim all three points, Slavia found a crucial leveler in the closing stages to snatch a dramatic point. The key focus point was the resilience shown by both teams, with neither willing to give an inch in one of Bulgarian football's most historic fixtures. The draw leaves both teams in the middle of the league table, still searching for the consistency needed to challenge for the title. Post-match, the Slavia manager praised his team's character to fight back, while the CSKA coach expressed frustration at conceding so late after a strong second-half performance. The starting XIs featured the usual derby stalwarts, with both sides fielding strong, attacking lineups for this high-stakes clash.