Levski Sofia emerged victorious from a seven-goal thriller, defeating Lokomotiv Sofia 4-3 in the Bulgarian First League on March 1, 2026. The match at the Stadion Georgi Asparuhov was a spectacular advertisement for attacking football, with Levski ultimately claiming the points in a chaotic contest. Levski raced into a two-goal lead early on, but Lokomotiv Sofia fought back brilliantly to level at 2-2 before halftime. The second half saw another flurry of goals, with Levski retaking the lead, only for Lokomotiv to equalize once more. The decisive goal came in the final ten minutes, a composed finish from Levski's star striker to complete his hat-trick. Lokomotiv pushed for a fourth equalizer but ran out of time. The result was a crucial win for Levski Sofia's title hopes, moving them up the league table, while Lokomotiv Sofia could take pride in their fighting spirit despite the defeat.