Levski Sofia vs Lokomotiv Sofia

1 March 2026 · Bulgarian First League · 2025/26 · Referee Martin Velikov

Full time 4 – 3

Half-time: 1–1

E. Bala 3’, 84’ (pen)
N. Neychev 74’ (og)
M. Sangaré 76’

A. Aralica 26’
C. C. Alves 69’, 90’

Match summary

Levski Sofia came from behind to win 4-3 at home to Lokomotiv Sofia. It was 1-1 at half-time.

In the first half, E. Bala put Levski Sofia ahead in the 3rd minute and A. Aralica equalised in the 26th minute. In the second half, C. C. Alves put Lokomotiv Sofia in front in the 69th minute, Neychev's own goal equalised in the 74th minute, M. Sangaré put Levski Sofia back in front in the 76th minute, Bala made it 4-2 from the penalty spot in the 84th minute, and Alves pulled one back to make it 4-3 in the 90th minute.

Shots finished 14-9 to Levski Sofia, with 5 on target for Levski Sofia and 4 for Lokomotiv Sofia.

Match stats

62% Possession 38%

14 Shots 9

5 Shots on target 4

2 Corners 1

492 Passes 325

85.8% Pass accuracy 79.7%

2 Tackles 3

8 Fouls 11

1 Yellow cards 2

0 Red cards 0

2 Offsides 1

Key events

Levski Sofia Lokomotiv Sofia

E. BalaRight foot shot

1-0

3’

26’

A. AralicaRight foot shot

1-1

35’

J. Ibe

N. SerafimovShot on target

36’

39’

C. C. AlvesJ. Ibe

Maicon

43’

G. KostadinovA. Oko-Flex

46’

O. KamdemAldair

46’

R. KirilovG. Trdin

46’

47’

R. Daskalov

62’

A. AralicaMissed penaltysaved

62’

A. AralicaShot on target

PereaM. Soula

66’

69’

C. C. AlvesRight foot shot

1-2

N. NeychevOwn goal

2-2

74’

M. SangaréHeader

3-2

76’

E. BalaShot on target

76’

77’

G. MinchevA. Aralica

A. MitkovM. Sangaré

79’

83’

A. TaouiE. Dost

E. BalaPenalty

4-2

84’

90’

C. C. AlvesLeft foot shot

4-3

Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player


S. Vutsov	90′	1	3	30	–	–	–	–	–

Defenders5 players


Aldair	48′	–	2	–	2	–	30	1	–	–	–
K. Dimitrov	90′	–	4	–	2	–	65	1	–	–	–
N. Serafimov	90′	–	–	–	5	3	57	–	–	–	–
Maicon	90′	–	2	–	6	1	58	1	–	–
O. Kamdem Came on as a substitute	49′	–	1	–	3	–	19	–	–	1	–

Midfielders8 players


A. Bouras	90′	–	–	64	1	–	1	1	4	1	–	–
G. Trdin	48′	–	–	32	–	–	–	–	1	1	1	–
M. Soula	68′	–	–	20	1	–	1	–	4	–	1	–
E. Bala	90′	2	–	38	2	–	–	–	7	–	1	–
A. Oko-Flex	48′	–	–	13	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
R. Kirilov Came on as a substitute	49′	–	–	8	–	–	–	–	3	–	–	–
G. Kostadinov Came on as a substitute	49′	–	–	39	–	–	–	–	4	1	2	–
A. Mitkov Came on as a substitute	15′	–	–	5	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Forwards2 players


M. Sangaré	82′	1	–	5	1	0.51	–	–	7	–	5	–
Perea Came on as a substitute	29′	–	–	1	–	0.01	–	1	1	1	7	–

Goalkeeper1 player


A. Lyubenov	90′	3	4	18	–	–	–	–	–

Defenders4 players


R. Daskalov	90′	–	4	–	5	2	36	–	–	–
B. Katsarov	90′	–	2	–	1	1	43	–	–	–	–
N. Neychev	90′	2	–	–	3	1	39	1	–	–	–
A. Lyaskov	90′	–	2	–	4	1	32	3	–	–	–

Midfielders6 players


S. Delev	90′	–	–	28	–	–	–	1	4	1	1	–
E. Dost	85′	–	1	19	2	–	–	–	4	1	–	–
K. Stanoev	90′	–	–	44	1	–	1	2	3	–	1	–
D. Yankov	90′	–	–	24	–	–	–	1	4	2	2	–
J. Ibe	39′	–	–	11	–	–	–	1	1	1	–
A. Taoui Came on as a substitute	12′	–	–	1	–	–	–	–	–	1	–	–

Forwards3 players


A. Aralica	80′	1	–	4	2	0.82	–	–	3	–	15	–
C. C. Alves Came on as a substitute	58′	2	–	5	2	0.41	–	1	2	–	10	–
G. Minchev Came on as a substitute	18′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	2	–

Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists.

Form going into the game

Levski Sofia L W W W W

Lokomotiv Sofia D W W L D

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Previous and next meeting

Previous meeting: Lokomotiv Sofia 1-2 Levski Sofia, 14 Sep 25 Next meeting: Lokomotiv Sofia 1-2 Levski Sofia, 25 Jul 26 All Levski Sofia vs Lokomotiv Sofia meetings

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