Levski defeated CSKA 1-0 in a crucial match from the 35th round of the efbet League. Juan Perea scored the only goal in the 11th minute.

CSKA started with a surprise line-up. Ochené began the match as a substitute for Mazir Sula due to Tardín's suspension. The attack was led by Perea, supported by Bala and Kirilov on the wings, while Oko-Flex remained on the bench.

Levski made four changes to the starting lineup that played against CSKA 1948 a few days prior. Martino, Jordao, Pereira, and Godoy returned after serving suspensions. Central defender Facundo Rodriguez was saved for the Cup final four days later, as he already had four yellow cards.

Just a minute into the match, Pereira took a shot, but it was wide. Levski gradually took control, with Kirilov making several runs from the right, but none were particularly dangerous. The game changed in the 11th minute when Kostadinov sent Perea into the penalty area on the left. Perea's shot hit the ground, and the ball slipped past Lapoukhov's hands into the net.

In the 37th minute, Bala had a good chance but failed to capitalize on it. In the 33rd minute, Perea threatened again with a header from a corner kick, but the ball bounced off the crossbar.

In the second half, Pereira had a good chance from the right side of the penalty area, but the ball was cleared to a corner. The match ended with Levski holding onto their 1-0 lead. After 60 minutes, Sangaré, who came on at halftime for Perea, had to leave with an injury, replaced by Dugandjic.

LEVKSI - CSKA 1-0

1-0 Juan Perea 11