Levski Sofia and CS Universitatea Craiova have been drawn to face each other in the Champions League qualifiers in Round 2. The winner of the two-legged tie will advance to Round 3 of the Champions League qualifiers. The loser of the tie will play in the Round 3 of the Europa League qualifiers.
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Matches 2026/27
| 22.07.2026 | Levski Sofia | 1:0 | CS Universitatea Craiova | 2026/27 | Champions League | Qualifications - Round 2 | ||
| 29.07.2026 | CS Universitatea Craiova | 2:2 | Levski Sofia | 2026/27 | Champions League | Qualifications - Round 2 | ||
In their last direct encounter on 29.07.2026, CS Universitatea Craiova and Levski Sofia recorded a 2:2 result. Across their last five matches, CS Universitatea Craiova have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. Levski Sofia have posted a recent record of 4 victories, 1 draw, and 0 defeats from their last five games. The Elo comparison places CS Universitatea Craiova on 1482 points against a rating of 1609 for Levski Sofia.
Ranking position (UEFA)
| Club | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146 |
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CS Universitatea Craiova | 1.500 | 2.500 | 0.000 | 1.500 | 5.000 | 10.500 |
| 191 |
|
Levski Sofia | 0.000 | 2.000 | 2.500 | 0.000 | 2.500 | 7.000 |
Form in recent games
| CS Universitatea Craiova | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 3:1 | FC Voluntari | Superliga | |
| 20.08.2026 | 🏠 | draw 1:1 | Ararat-Armenia | Europa League | |
| 16.08.2026 | 🚌 | draw 1:1 | Otelul Galati | Superliga | |
| 13.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 2:1 | KuPS | Europa League | |
| 09.08.2026 | 🏠 | loss 0:1 | Arges Pitesti | Superliga | |
| Levski Sofia | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 6:0 | Spartak Varna | League | |
| 18.08.2026 | 🏠 | draw 0:0 | AEK Athens | Champions League | |
| 11.08.2026 | 🚌 | win 1:0 | Kairat Almaty | Champions League | |
| 07.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 2:0 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | League | |
| 04.08.2026 | 🏠 | win 1:0 | Kairat Almaty | Champions League | |
Elo ranking
| Club | Elo | Last changes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 |
|
Levski Sofia | 1609 |
22.08.2026 6:0 vs Spartak Varna League +2.32 |
18.08.2026 0:0 vs AEK Athens Champions League Qualifications - Play-off -2.48 |
11.08.2026 1:0 vs Kairat Almaty Champions League Qualifications - Round 3 +15.25 |
07.08.2026 2:0 vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv League +3.03 |
04.08.2026 1:0 vs Kairat Almaty Champions League Qualifications - Round 3 +10.47 |
01.08.2026 3:0 vs Septemvri Sofia League +1.94 |
29.07.2026 2:2 vs CS Universitatea Craiova Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 -0.99 |
25.07.2026 2:1 vs Lokomotiv Sofia League +4.78 |
22.07.2026 1:0 vs CS Universitatea Craiova Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 +10.73 |
17.07.2026 2:1 vs Dunav Ruse League +2.24 |
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| 186 |
|
CS Universitatea Craiova | 1482 |
23.08.2026 3:1 vs FC Voluntari Superliga +3.09 |
20.08.2026 1:1 vs Ararat-Armenia Europa League Qualifications - Play-off -4.55 |
16.08.2026 1:1 vs Otelul Galati Superliga -2.51 |
13.08.2026 2:1 vs KuPS Europa League Qualifications - Round 3 +6.77 |
09.08.2026 0:1 vs Arges Pitesti Superliga -15.68 |
06.08.2026 1:1 vs KuPS Europa League Qualifications - Round 3 -7.12 |
01.08.2026 4:0 vs Petrolul Ploiesti Superliga +4.33 |
29.07.2026 2:2 vs Levski Sofia Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 +0.99 |
25.07.2026 1:5 vs Dinamo Bucharest Superliga -14.98 |
22.07.2026 0:1 vs Levski Sofia Champions League Qualifications - Round 2 -10.73 |
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Featured matches CS Universitatea Craiova - Levski Sofia
CS Universitatea Craiova - Levski Sofia, 29.07.2026
A second-half double by Universitatea Craiova was not enough to overturn a two-goal deficit as the Romanian side drew 2–2 with Levski Sofia in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round. The match at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in Craiova ended level, but the Bulgarian team advanced 3–2 on aggregate after winning the first leg 1–0.
Levski took an early lead through Everton Bala in the 13th minute, and Aldair doubled the advantage in the 16th. The hosts responded immediately after the break: Nicușor Bancu scored in the 47th minute, followed by Adrián Rus in the 48th, completing a two-minute turnaround. Neither side managed to add further goals in the remainder of the match.
The result leaves Craiova eliminated from the competition despite the comeback. The visitors registered fewer shots on target but converted two of their three attempts, while the home side had more possession but could not find a third goal to force extra time.
Matches Romania - Bulgaria
| 03.08.2023 | Sepsi OSK Sfântu Gheorghe | 4:0 | PFK CSKA Sofia | 2023/24 | Conference League | Qualifications - Round 2 | |||
| 03.08.2023 | FC Steaua Bucharest | 3:2 | FK CSKA 1948 | 2023/24 | Conference League | Qualifications - Round 2 | |||
| 27.07.2023 | PFK CSKA Sofia | 0:2 | Sepsi OSK Sfântu Gheorghe | 2023/24 | Conference League | Qualifications - Round 2 | |||
| 26.07.2023 | FK CSKA 1948 | 0:1 | FC Steaua Bucharest | 2023/24 | Conference League | Qualifications - Round 2 | |||
Match history is still being compiled and expanded.
FAQ
On 29.07.2026, the match CS Universitatea Craiova vs Levski Sofia took place, ending with a score of 2:2.