Levski Sofia claimed a 1-0 win over Universitatea Craiova in the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round on July 22, 2026. The Bulgarian side did enough at Georgi Asparuhov Stadium in Sofia to finish with the advantage after a tightly contested match.
The result underlined how little separated the two teams, with a single goal deciding the contest. In qualifying ties, narrow margins can be crucial, and Levski Sofia made theirs count on home soil against the Romanian visitors.
For Universitatea Craiova, the defeat leaves a slim gap after a disciplined contest, while Levski Sofia will take confidence from recording a clean-sheet victory. The 1-0 scoreline reflects a competitive UEFA Champions League qualifier in which the hosts found the decisive edge.
Played in Sofia as part of Europe’s top club competition qualifying phase, the match added another important result to the road toward the main tournament. Levski Sofia emerged with the win, while Universitatea Craiova were left to reflect on a one-goal loss.
