CSKA 1948 Sofia secured a 2-1 home victory over Slovan Bratislava in a Club Friendly match on January 26, 2026. This win against international opposition was a useful test for the Bulgarian side during their winter break. CSKA 1948 started strongly, taking an early lead to settle into the game. Slovan Bratislava, the Slovakian visitors, grew into the contest and found an equalizer, demonstrating their quality. The match was decided by a late goal from CSKA 1948, likely scored in the final fifteen minutes, which provided a morale-boosting win for the home supporters. Both teams used the match to give playing time to squad members and trialists, with the result being secondary to the fitness and tactical work. The CSKA 1948 manager would have been pleased with the character shown to win a close game against respectable European opponents.