A major derbi match between Levski and CSKA in Sofia was in doubt just a few hours before the scheduled kick-off, following a bomb threat reported to the police.

According to Bulgarian media, an anonymous tip-off was received just before the stadium gates opened, reporting that an explosive device was located in Sector A, near Gate 2 of the "Vasil Levski" stadium.

The police immediately responded by increasing security measures around the stadium. During a thorough search, several pyrotechnic devices were found. Additionally, red smoke devices were discovered in Sector B, suspected to be capable of remote activation.

Shortly afterward, it was confirmed that no bomb was found, but the drama was far from over. During additional security checks, an unidentified device was discovered in the stadium's stand. The police were tight-lipped about the nature of the device or its connection to the earlier threat.

Bulgarian media report that the police did not specify the nature of the device or its relation to the previous threat, but the situation caused significant public concern in the lead-up to the final derbi of the season in the efbet league.

The match between Levski and CSKA began as scheduled at 16:00, with heightened security measures and increased police presence around the stadium.