CSKA Sofia and Qarabağ remain tied after the penalty shootout.
At Stadion Bâlgarska Armija, CSKA Sofia drew 0-0 with Qarabağ in the UEFA Europa League, before the two teams were tied again on penalties at 4-4.
- 0'The match has started.
CSKA Sofia hosts Qarabağ.
- 1'Rotation: 0 - 1
Marko Jankovic() successful penalty kick. Penalty shootout: 0 - 1.
- 2'Rotation: 1 - 1
Ioannis Pittas( ) successful penalty kick. Penalty shootout: 1 - 1.
- 3'Penalty shootout: missed shot
Matheus Silva() missed the penalty. Penalty shootout: 1 - 1.
- 4'Rotation: 2 - 1
Teodor Ivanov() successful penalty kick. Penalty shootout: 2 - 1.
- 5'Rotation: 2 - 2
Jaly Mouaddib() successful penalty kick. Penalty shootout: 2 - 2.
- 6'Rotation: 3 - 2
Jean-Philippe Gbamin( ) successful penalty kick. Penalty shootout: 3 - 2.
- 7'Rotation: 3 - 3
Renaldo Cephas() successful penalty kick. Penalty shootout: 3 - 3.
- 8'Rotation: 4 - 3
Stefano Sensi() successful penalty kick. Penalty shootout: 4 - 3.
- 9'Rotation: 4 - 4
Joni Montiel() successful penalty kick. Penalty shootout: 4 - 4.
- 12'CSKA Sofia pressed hard from the start.
12th minuteCSKA Sofia is controlling the game with possession.60-40and create more pressure through finishing statistics.4-0Qarabağ mostly played deep in defense, while CSKA Sofia had the advantage in corner kicks.2-0.
- 25'The match remained evenly contested after 25 minutes.
At the 25th minute, the game was fairly balanced: Qarabağ had a slight advantage in possession.48 - 52and corner kicks2 - 4, but CSKA Sofia had more shots on goal, with6 - 3The pace wasn't too high, and both teams remained cautious in their attacking moves.
- 38'Qarabağ has the upper hand in terms of control.
After 38 minutes, Qarabağ had a slight advantage in ball possession with a ratio of 42 - 58 and more corner kicks, 2 - 4. However, CSKA Sofia still created more scoring opportunities, 6 - 4, meaning the game hadn't completely tilted in favor of the visitors.
- 39'Bruno Jordão received a yellow card.
In the 39th minute, Bruno Jordão received a yellow card after an incident that required the referee's intervention. The match remained evenly contested, with CSKA Sofia and Qarabağ yet to make a difference.
- 45'End of the first half
The first half ended with a score of 0-0.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 48'Leandro Godoy received a yellow card.
In the 48th minute, Leandro Godoy received a yellow card at the beginning of the second half. The match between CSKA Sofia and Qarabağ remains 0-0.
- 50'Marko Jankovic received a yellow card.
In the 50th minute, Marko Jankovic received a yellow card after a foul. More yellow cards followed in a closely contested match where neither team could make a difference.
- 50'Qarabağ controlled the game.
At the 50th minute, Qarabağ was in control with a possession rate of 22-78 and 2-5 corners. CSKA Sofia had to retreat and endure pressure in a game with a relatively slow pace, as the score remained 0-0.
- 55'Bence Várkonyi received a yellow card.
In the 55th minute, Bence Várkonyi received a yellow card. The match remained goalless, but the tension was rising due to the numerous clashes.
- 62'Qarabağ controlled the game.
In the 62nd minute, Qarabağ dominated possession with a 22-78 ratio and had a slight advantage in corners (2-5), forcing CSKA Sofia to retreat into deep defense. However, the home team still had more shots on goal (7-5), while the number of shots on target was balanced (2-2), indicating that the game had not yet created a clear difference.
- 70'Renaldo Cephas came on in the 70th minute.
In the 70th minute, Renaldo Cephas was brought on to replace Kady Borges. This was a notable personnel change in the final minutes of the match.
- 71'James Eto'o came on in the 71st minute.
In the 71st minute, James Eto'o came on as a substitute for Bruno Jordão. CSKA Sofia and Qarabağ remained tied.
- 74'Qarabağ takes control, CSKA Sofia under pressure.
In the 74th minute, Qarabağ was dominating the game with 22-78 possession and a 2-8 corner kick advantage, forcing CSKA Sofia to focus primarily on defense. However, the 8-7 shooting statistics showed that the Bulgarian team still had some counter-attacks despite the goalless draw.
- 75'James Eto'o received a yellow card in the 75th minute.
In the 75th minute, James Eto'o received a yellow card. He will have to play more cautiously for the remainder of the match as the score remains 0-0.
- 82'Bruno Langa came on in the 82nd minute.
In the 82nd minute, Bruno Langa came on as a substitute for Elvin Cafarquliyev. Qarabağ continued to make substitutions in the final minutes, with the match still goalless.
- 82'Cebrail Makreckis came on in the 82nd minute.
In the 82nd minute, Cebrail Makreckis came on to replace Badavi Hüseynov. Qarabağ made personnel changes while the match remained goalless.
- 82'Jaly Mouaddib came on in the 82nd minute.
In the 82nd minute, Jaly Mouaddib was brought on to replace Oleksiy Kashchuk. CSKA Sofia and Qarabağ remained deadlocked with no goals scored.
- 86'Qarabağ dominated, CSKA Sofia suffered a defeat.
In the 86th minute, Qarabağ was completely controlling the game with possession.20 - 80and superior in corner kicks2 - 9CSKA Sofia had to defend deep, but the total number of shots remained balanced.9 - 9, leaving the score at 0-0 unbroken.
- 89'CSKA Sofia made a substitution in the 89th minute.
In the 89th minute, Joël Zwarts came on as a substitute for Leandro Godoy. CSKA Sofia and Qarabağ remained evenly matched, with neither side gaining the upper hand.
- 90+2'Joni Montiel came on in the 90+2 minute.
In the 90+2nd minute, Joni Montiel came on as a substitute for Abdellah Zoubir. The substitution came in the final minutes, when CSKA Sofia and Qarabağ were still unable to break the deadlock.
- 91'Extra time
The match went into extra time.
- 95'Ángelo Martino received a yellow card in the 95th minute.
In the 95th minute, Ángelo Martino received a yellow card as the match between CSKA Sofia and Qarabağ was entering its final seconds.
- 99'Mohamed Brahimi came on in the 99th minute.
In the 99th minute, Mohamed Brahimi came on to replace Ángelo Martino. A late substitution when the match was still goalless.
- 99'Qarabağ dominated the game until the end.
Entering the 99th minute, Qarabağ still controlled the game with 36-64 possession and a superior number of corners (2-9). CSKA Sofia was under pressure but still tried to find opportunities, as evidenced by their shooting statistics (12-10) in a 0-0 draw.
- 100'Musa Qurbanly came on in the 100th minute.
In the 100th minute, Musa Qurbanly was brought on to replace Zakaria Sawo, with CSKA Sofia and Qarabağ still tied 0-0. This late substitution indicated that Qarabağ was still looking for a breakthrough in a goalless match.
- 105+3'Teodor Ivanov received a yellow card.
In the 105th minute + 3, Teodor Ivanov received a yellow card. The match is entering a tense phase as both teams are still unable to break the deadlock.
- 107'Joni Montiel received a yellow card in the 107th minute.
In the 107th minute, Joni Montiel received a yellow card. The match between CSKA Sofia and Qarabağ remained tied at 0-0.
- 112'Joël Zwarts received a yellow card in the 112th minute.
In the 112th minute, Joël Zwarts received a yellow card while the match between CSKA Sofia and Qarabağ was still goalless. The tense back-and-forth continued as the two teams went into extra time.
- 112'Qarabağ controls the game, but the match remains evenly contested.
Past the minute112'Qarabağ controlled the game with more possession.42 - 58and corner kick advantage2 - 9Meanwhile, CSKA Sofia had to retreat and defend more often. Despite this, the number of shots on goal remained balanced.12 - 12This resulted in a stalemate, with the score remaining 0-0.
- 120'Penalty shootout
The two teams proceeded to a penalty shootout.
- KTFinal score: CSKA Sofia 0-0 Qarabağ
The match ended with a 0-0 draw.
Updated at 03:47 on 31/07/2026
Match information
CSKA Sofia will face Qarabağ in the UEFA Europa League at Stadion Bâlgarska Armija. The match will take place at 01:00 on July 31, 2026.
This match-up has a fairly balanced recent history: the two teams have only met once, with CSKA Sofia winning 0, drawing 1, and Qarabağ winning 0. Therefore, neither side holds a clear advantage from their previous encounters.
The balance has been maintained since their last encounter.
The draw in their most recent encounter shows that the gap between CSKA Sofia and Qarabağ is not reflected in the absolute dominance of one team. However, a single encounter is not enough to draw broader conclusions about dominance, head-to-head form, or the ability to control the game.
In this context, the match at Stadion Bâlgarska Armija will be decided more by how the two teams approach the game and handle crucial moments. The team that maintains composure, minimizes mistakes, and makes good use of opportunities will have a better chance of making the difference.
Points to watch
The data provided does not include recent form, league position, expected lineup, or list of absent players. Therefore, there is no basis to determine which team is in better form, nor can the impact of personnel changes on tactical operation be assessed.
From a technical standpoint, the focus of the match will be on the ability to transition between defense and attack. Given that the two teams drew in their last encounter, patience and discipline in their approach to the game could be crucial. Spaces that appear after turnovers or when the team pushes forward will be a problem to control.
Match analysis
CSKA Sofia has the home advantage at Stadion Bâlgarska Armija, but the available data doesn't allow us to say for sure that this advantage will translate into a clear victory on the field. Qarabağ also enters the match with an unbeaten record in their most recent head-to-head encounters, although the draw didn't create a significant gap between the two sides.
Overall, this is a difficult match-up to predict based on the available information. Recent head-to-head history leans towards a balance, while crucial data on form, squad strength, and tactics is yet to be provided. Therefore, the most likely scenario is a match decided by the level of concentration, the ability to capitalize on opportunities, and how each team adjusts throughout the game.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
