Ludogorets Razgrad II suffered a heavy 1-3 home defeat to FC Dunav Ruse in the Bulgarian Vtora Liga on August 31, 2025. Dunav Ruse produced a commanding away performance to overpower the youth side of the Bulgarian champions. Despite playing at home, Ludogorets II found themselves on the back foot early as Dunav Ruse scored twice in the first half to take a firm grip on the match. The young hosts managed to pull a goal back after the break to briefly threaten a comeback, but Dunav Ruse extinguished those hopes with a third goal to seal the points. The match underscored the challenge faced by reserve teams in a competitive professional league. The comprehensive nature of the victory was a major statement from FC Dunav Ruse, significantly improving their goal difference and league standing.