Levski Sofia won convincingly, while Borac Banja Luka suffered a defeat in the Champions League.
Levski Sofia defeated Borac Banja Luka 4-0 at Georgi Asparuhov Stadium in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League, with Satorno scoring a brace; the home team put in a convincing performance, while Borac Banja Luka suffered a heavy defeat.
- 0'The match has started.
Levski Sofia hosts Borac Banja Luka.
- 17'Sanicanin received a yellow card in the 17th minute.
In the 17th minute, S. Sanicanin of Borac Banja Luka received a yellow card. The match between Levski Sofia and Borac Banja Luka is still evenly contested.
- 37'Levski Sofia dominated the game.
At the 37th minute, Levski Sofia were completely controlling the game with 68% possession and 32%, and a 4-1 advantage in corners. Borac Banja Luka mostly played defensively, while the home team's pressure had yet to translate into goals, with only 5-2 shots on target and 0-0 on target.
- 44'Sebastian Herera received a yellow card.
In the 44th minute, Sebastian Herera of Borac Banja Luka received a yellow card after a foul. This was Borac Banja Luka's second yellow card of the match, forcing the visitors to be more cautious before halftime.
- 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'Armstrong Oko-Flex opened the scoring for Levski Sofia.
In the 48th minute, Armstrong Oko-Flex scored, putting Levski Sofia ahead 1-0 against Borac Banja Luka. The goal was a reward for the home team's dominant performance.
- 50'Levski Sofia continued to press forward.
50th minuteLevski Sofia continued to dominate the game, leading Borac Banja Luka 1-0 and controlling possession 70% - 30%. Their pressure was evident in their 8-2 shots on goal and their 5-1 corner kick advantage, forcing the visitors to focus on defending.
- 51'Julio Velázquez Santiago received a yellow card.
In the 51st minute, Julio Velázquez Santiago of Levski Sofia received a yellow card for his reaction. The card came shortly after Levski Sofia took a 1-0 lead.
- 59'Reinaldo doubled the lead for Levski Sofia.
In the 59th minute, Reinaldo scored for Levski Sofia after an assist from Serginho. The home team is now creating a significant lead over Borac Banja Luka.
- 63'Levski Sofia controlled the game.
In the 63rd minute, Levski Sofia still maintained control with 68% possession and a 2-0 lead. Borac Banja Luka was under pressure, trailing by 8 shots to 2, and had yet to register a shot on target.
- 64'David Vukovic came on as a substitute for Borac Banja Luka
In the 64th minute, David Vukovic came on as a substitute for Borac Banja Luka, replacing Amer Hiroš.
- 64'Borac Banja Luka was substituted in the 64th minute.
In the 64th minute, Borac Banja Luka brought on Damir Hrelja to replace Viktor Rogan. Levski Sofia were leading 2-0, so this substitution provided Borac Banja Luka with another option for the remainder of the match.
- 65'Reinaldo helped Levski Sofia extend their lead.
In the 65th minute, Reinaldo scored, giving Levski Sofia a 3-0 lead over Borac Banja Luka. The home team was creating a dominant game and increasing the pressure significantly.
- 68'David Vukovic received a yellow card.
In the 68th minute, David Vukovic of Borac Banja Luka received a yellow card after a foul. Borac Banja Luka continued to pay the price with yellow cards in a game under intense pressure.
- 68'Levski Sofia made a substitution in the 68th minute.
68th minute,Mehdi MoubariksubstituteArmstrong Oko-FlexOn the Levski Sofia side, with a 3-0 lead, Levski Sofia may be making personnel changes to maintain their advantage.
- 69'Levski Sofia made a substitution in the 69th minute.
In the 69th minute, Levski Sofia brought Juan Esteban Perea Sanchez on to replace Álex Centelles. The home team made a personnel change at a time when they were in a very favorable position in the game.
- 75'Levski Sofia made a substitution in the 75th minute.
In the 75th minute, Levski Sofia brought David Kusso on to replace Francisco Everton Mota de Castro. The home team made the substitution while leading 3-0 and controlling the game.
- 75'Levski Sofia made a substitution in the 75th minute.
75th minute,AldairsubstituteReinaldo Nascimento SatornoOn the Levski Sofia side, the home team is leading 3-0, so this adjustment may be aimed at maintaining control in the final minutes.
- 75'Levski Sofia completely dominated the game.
In the 75th minute, Levski Sofia still completely dominated the game, leading 3-0 and controlling possession 68%-32%. Borac Banja Luka was under considerable pressure, as evidenced by their 8-2 goal difference and 5-1 corner kick advantage.
- 83'Borac Banja Luka was substituted in the 83rd minute.
In the 83rd minute, Ante Roguljić came on as a substitute for Stefan Savić, following a change in play by Borac Banja Luka. The team was trailing 3-0 and needed a boost in the final minutes.
- 83'Borac Banja Luka was substituted in the 83rd minute.
In the 83rd minute, Matej Deket came on as a substitute for Luka Juricic for Borac Banja Luka. The visiting team made a personnel change in the final minutes of the match.
- 85'Juan Esteban Perea Sanchez sealed the 4-0 victory.
In the 85th minute, Juan Esteban Perea Sanchez scored, extending Levski Sofia's lead to 4-0 against Borac Banja Luka. Levski Sofia continued to demonstrate their dominance in the match.
- 88'Levski Sofia made a substitution in the 88th minute.
In the 88th minute, Steven Stoyanchov came on as a substitute for Sergio Miguel Lobo Araujo of Levski Sofia. Leading 4-0, the home team made a late substitution to seal the victory.
- 88'Levski Sofia completely dominated.
In the 88th minute, Levski Sofia still completely controlled the game with 61% possession and 39% possession, and 7-2 corners. Borac Banja Luka was clearly under pressure, with only 4-0 shots on target.
- KTFinal score: Levski Sofia 4-0 Borac Banja Luka
The match ended with a score of 4-0.
Updated at 02:20 on July 15, 2026
Match information
Levski Sofia will face Borac Banja Luka in the UEFA Champions League. The match will take place at 00:30 on July 15, 2026, at the Vivacom Arena Georgi Asparuhov.
The pre-match facts suggest a clear balance: both teams drew their last matches, while their only previous encounter also ended in a draw. Therefore, this encounter could be decided by the ability to control key moments rather than a clear superiority based on recent form.
Both teams started cautiously.
Levski Sofia entered the match after a draw. This information doesn't suggest the home team is on a winning streak, but it also doesn't reflect a clear decline. Playing at Vivacom Arena Georgi Asparuhov, Levski Sofia will likely need to take the initiative and maintain focus in crucial moments.
On the other side of the pitch, Borac Banja Luka also drew their last match. This similarity makes it difficult to see the game as one team having a clear advantage in form. Borac Banja Luka has reason to approach the game patiently, especially if they want to limit space and draw Levski Sofia into a back-and-forth battle in the midfield.
History of confrontation does not create a gap.
The two teams have only had one recorded encounter in the data, with Levski Sofia failing to win, Borac Banja Luka failing to win, and one draw. This denominator isn't enough to determine a long-term advantage for either team, but it suggests the matchup has historically been evenly matched.
Notably, the only previous encounter and the two teams' recent form both resulted in a draw. This increases the likelihood that the match will be characterized by caution, where each side must weigh the options between pushing forward and defending their defensive structure.
The key lies in the ability to disrupt the balance.
With similar form data, Levski Sofia needs to capitalize on their home advantage to create enough pressure but without losing balance behind the defense. If the home team controls the ball well and moves it patiently, they can force Borac Banja Luka to drop deeper. However, pushing forward without control could also open up space for the visitors to exploit.
For Borac Banja Luka, the sensible approach is to maintain a tight defensive formation and wait for opportunities to transition. The recent draw shows that the team hasn't made a significant difference in terms of results, but they also won't be entering the match in a clearly disadvantageous position. Their ability to stay focused and capitalize on counter-attacking opportunities will be key factors to consider.
Pre-match analysis
This is a match with a difficult balance of power. Levski Sofia has the home advantage at Vivacom Arena Georgi Asparuhov, while Borac Banja Luka possesses a relatively favorable psychological advantage after their recent draw. With neither team showing a clear advantage and their previous encounter ending in a draw, a closely contested match is the most anticipated scenario.
Levski Sofia may be the more proactive team, but Borac Banja Luka is capable of keeping the game tight. The final result will likely depend on which team makes better use of the few remaining opportunities and maintains accuracy in crucial moments.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
