CS Universitatea Craiova 2-2 Levski Sofia | UEFA Champions League Qualifying – 30 July 2026

Match Overview

CS Universitatea Craiova and Levski Sofia played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in Romania, leaving the UEFA Champions League qualifying tie finely poised. The home side twice took the lead only to be pegged back by a resilient Levski side that showed character to earn a valuable away draw.

Match Flow

Craiova struck first in the 12th minute when Andrei Ivan curled a free kick over the wall and into the top corner. Levksi equalized just before the half-hour mark through a penalty converted by Georgi Kostadinov after a handball in the area. The second half followed a similar pattern: Craiova regained the lead via a close-range finish from Elvir Koljić in the 63rd minute, but Levski responded again seven minutes later when a deflected shot from Radoslav Kirilov found the net.

Implications for the Tie

The 2-2 scoreline means every result is possible in the return leg in Sofia. Levski will be encouraged by scoring two away goals, but Craiova will feel they should have won after dominating large spells. The second leg promises to be a tense affair.