Bulgaria U21 secured a hard-fought 2-1 home win against Czechia Republic U21 in a UEFA European U21 Championship qualification match on October 15, 2025. This result represents a significant upset and a major boost for Bulgaria's campaign in a challenging group. The hosts took the game to their more fancied opponents and were rewarded with two goals, showing great resilience to hold off a late Czech fightback that yielded only a consolation. The victory was celebrated passionately by the home support, as it provides three precious points against a direct rival for qualification. For Czechia, the away defeat is a damaging setback that complicates their path to the finals, requiring a strong response in their next fixtures.