Lokomotiv Plovdiv, which will compete in the Bulgarian Cup final against CSKA on May 20, is defending its fifth spot in the league to secure a chance for European qualification. The team finishing in this position will participate in the Conference League playoffs.
The Plovdiv team secured this position with a home victory over Arda with a score of 2-0 in a match from the 33rd round. Sabei Idriz (55th minute) and Joel Cvarc (81st minute) scored the goals in the second half for the "black and whites," while Patrick Luan (62nd minute) from the Kardzhali team was sent off with a direct red card between the two goals.
This way, the "railwaymen," who also eliminated the same opponent in the Bulgarian Cup semifinals, lead the fourth group of the standings with 52 points. Arda is in seventh place with 45 points.
Tomorrow, another match in this part of the standings will take place, where "Black Sea" will face "Botev" (Pd). The Varna team has 48 points, and the visitors have 43.
