CSKA Sofia won convincingly, while Maccabi Tel Aviv left empty-handed in the Europa League.
CSKA Sofia defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-3 in the UEFA Europa League at Batumi Stadium (Adjarabet Arena), with goals from Ebong, Godoy, and Zwarts. The victory gave CSKA Sofia an advantage, while Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered a home defeat.
- 0'The match has started.
Maccabi Tel Aviv hosts CSKA Sofia.
- 9'Maks Ebong puts CSKA Sofia ahead.
In the 9th minute, Maks Ebong scored after an assist from Leandro Godoy, giving CSKA Sofia the lead. The visitors quickly established an advantage in a game that started evenly.
- 12'CSKA Sofia were sharper at the start of the match.
12th minuteThe match was fairly balanced, with Maccabi Tel Aviv and CSKA Sofia both controlling possession.50 - 50However, CSKA Sofia proved to be sharper with more shots on goal.0 - 2, which includes0 - 1They hit the target several times, thereby maintaining their lead.
- 18'Bruno Jordão received a yellow card in the 18th minute.
In the 18th minute, Bruno Jordão received a yellow card, a milestone that meant he needed to play more cautiously for the remainder of the match.
- 24'CSKA Sofia creates more opportunities.
At the 24th minute, the game was evenly balanced in terms of ball possession, with Maccabi Tel Aviv and CSKA Sofia both at 50-50. However, CSKA Sofia was leading and had created more shots on goal, with 0-3, including 0-1 on target.
- 29'Leandro Godoy gave CSKA Sofia a 0-2 lead.
In the 29th minute, Leandro Godoy scored after an assist from Ioannis Pittas, doubling CSKA Sofia's lead to 0-2.
- 31'Sayed Abu Farkhi received a yellow card.
In the 31st minute, Sayed Abu Farkhi received a yellow card. Maccabi Tel Aviv was under immense pressure, trailing 0-2.
- 36'CSKA Sofia had the upper hand in terms of pressure.
By the 36th minute, CSKA Sofia had the upper hand in terms of possession.48-52and superior in terms of shots on goal.2-6Maccabi Tel Aviv hasn't put much pressure on the opponent yet, while CSKA Sofia has.0-3The shot was on target and we're leading 0-2.
- 43'Mohamed Camara received a yellow card.
In the 43rd minute, Mohamed Camara received a yellow card. CSKA Sofia was still leading Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-2.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 0-2.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Tyrese Asante came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Tyrese Asante was brought on to replace Itay Ben Hemo. Maccabi Tel Aviv were trailing CSKA Sofia 0-2, so this substitution came at a time when the home team needed to regain control of the game.
- 46'Maccabi Tel Aviv made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Noam Ben Harush came on as a substitute for Shahar Rosen. Maccabi Tel Aviv made personnel changes at the start of the second half while trailing CSKA Sofia.
- 48'CSKA Sofia dominated in terms of finishing ability.
In the 48th minute, CSKA Sofia continued to dominate despite having only slightly more possession (49-51). The visitors were superior in terms of creating chances, with 3-9 shots, of which 1-4 were on target, while Maccabi Tel Aviv was under pressure, trailing 0-2.
- 54'Ioannis Pittas received a yellow card in the 54th minute.
In the 54th minute, Ioannis Pittas received a yellow card. This served as a reminder for the player to be more cautious for the remainder of the match.
- 60'CSKA Sofia dominated possession despite having little control of the ball.
At the 60th minute, Maccabi Tel Aviv had a slight advantage in possession with 52-48, but CSKA Sofia was the team creating more pressure in terms of shots: 4-12, with 1-5 on target. Maccabi had more possession but were wary of CSKA Sofia's sharp attacking ability.
- 66'Osher Davida comes on, Ido Shahar leaves the match.
In the 66th minute, Osher Davida came on as a substitute for Ido Shahar. Maccabi Tel Aviv were trailing CSKA Sofia 0-2, so this substitution could bring some extra life to the home team.
- 66'James Eto'o comes on, Bruno Jordão leaves the match.
In the 66th minute, James Eto'o came on as a substitute for Bruno Jordão when CSKA Sofia were leading Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-2. The visitors made further substitutions in the second half to maintain their advantage.
- 66'Ester Sokler came on, Sayed Abu Farkhi left the match.
In the 66th minute, Ester Sokler was brought on to replace Sayed Abu Farkhi. CSKA Sofia were leading 0-2, and this substitution could help them maintain their advantage.
- 66'Joël Zwarts came on as a substitute for Ioannis Pittas.
In the 66th minute, Joël Zwarts was brought on to replace Ioannis Pittas. CSKA Sofia were leading Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-2, so this substitution came as the visitors held a clear advantage.
- 72'CSKA Sofia dominated in terms of shots on goal.
In the 72nd minute, Maccabi Tel Aviv had a slight advantage in possession (53-47) but had not yet established a dominant position. CSKA Sofia was the more dangerous team with a total of 5-12 shots, of which 1-5 were on target, showing that the visitors were proactively maintaining pressure and preserving their advantage.
- 77'Elad Madmon came on in the 77th minute.
In the 77th minute, Elad Madmon came on to replace Hélio Varela. CSKA Sofia made another substitution while leading.
- 79'Mohamed Brahimi came on in the 79th minute.
In the 79th minute, Mohamed Brahimi came on as a substitute for Leandro Godoy. CSKA Sofia made another substitution while holding a clear advantage.
- 84'CSKA Sofia were sharp despite Maccabi having slightly more possession.
In the 84th minute, Maccabi Tel Aviv had a slight advantage in ball possession with 53-47, but CSKA Sofia was the team creating more dangerous pressure, as evidenced by their shooting statistics of 7-14 and 2-6 on target. The visitors were leading 0-2 thanks to their better finishing.
- 85'Raz Shlomo received a yellow card late in the match.
In the 85th minute, Raz Shlomo received a yellow card, marking another card issued by the referee at the end of the match.
- 85'Joël Zwarts received a yellow card in the 85th minute.
In the 85th minute, Joël Zwarts received a yellow card after an incident that further heated up the match towards the end. CSKA Sofia was still leading Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-2.
- 90'Joël Zwarts extended the lead to 0-3.
In the 90th minute, Joël Zwarts scored with an assist from Pastor, extending CSKA Sofia's lead to 0-3 against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- 90+1'Léo Pereira came on in injury time.
In the 90+1 minute, Léo Pereira came on as a substitute for Pastor in the final minutes of the match. CSKA Sofia were leading Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-3, and this was a late substitution when the score was already decided.
- 90+4'Stefano Sensi received a yellow card at the end of the match.
In the 90+4th minute, Stefano Sensi received a yellow card in injury time. CSKA Sofia were leading 0-3, effectively sealing the match's fate.
- KTFinal score: Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-3 CSKA Sofia
The match ended with a score of 0-3.
Updated at 00:52 on August 7, 2026
Match information
Maccabi Tel Aviv will face CSKA Sofia in the UEFA Europa League at 11 PM on August 6, 2026. The match will take place at Batumi Stadium, also known as Adjarabet Arena.
These are the confirmed details for the match between the two teams. Specific data regarding recent form, head-to-head records, league standings, absentees, or the expected lineups is not yet available.
There is not enough information to assess his form.
Assessing the correlation between Maccabi Tel Aviv and CSKA Sofia requires considering recent match results, goal-scoring ability, defensive solidity, and home or away performance. These metrics are not yet available, so it's impossible to determine which team has the advantage in terms of form.
Team formation and tactics
The available information also lacks a list of expected players, any absences, or the tactical formations of the two teams. Therefore, it is not yet possible to make a reliable assessment of how Maccabi Tel Aviv and CSKA Sofia will organize their attack, defense, or adjust their playing style during the match.
Pre-match analysis
The clash at Batumi Stadium will be a UEFA Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and CSKA Sofia. However, without further data on form and squad strength, any in-depth assessment of the game or outcome is still insufficient. The most noteworthy information at present is the time and location of the match.
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