CSKA Sofia 0–0 Qarabag — UEFA Europa League: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
CSKA Sofia edge out Qarabag on penalties in Europa League qualifier
CSKA Sofia won a penalty shootout 5-4 against Qarabag after normal and extra time finished goalless at National Stadium Vasil Levski, settling a UEFA Europa League second qualifying round tie in which neither side found a breakthrough across the ninety minutes and additional period. The scoreline in regulation and extra time stood at 0-0 before the contest went to spot-kicks.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Qarabag held the greater share of the ball, with 58 percent possession to CSKA Sofia's 42, and also dominated the corner count by ten to two, yet neither team could convert territorial dominance into a decisive strike. CSKA Sofia managed three shots on target compared with Qarabag's five, reflecting a tie in which chances were limited despite Qarabag's control.
Discipline shaped the physical nature of the match, with CSKA Sofia committing 26 fouls to Qarabag's 14 and picking up six yellow cards against their opponents' three, though no player was sent off. With the scores locked after extra time, the tie was ultimately decided by penalties, where CSKA Sofia held their nerve to win 5-4 and progress.
Qarabag's dominance in territory was underlined by a 58 percent possession share, yet it was CSKA Sofia who prevailed in the shootout.
CSKA Sofia and Qarabag drew 0–0 (half-time 0–0). CSKA Sofia won the penalty shootout 5–4.
CSKA Sofia met Qarabag in the UEFA Europa League (2nd Qualifying Round). Kick-off was Thursday, 30 July 2026, 18:00 UTC at National Stadium Vasil Levski. Referee: Bram Van Driessche.
Team pages: CSKA Sofia · Qarabag · UEFA Europa League
Starting line-ups
CSKA Sofia (4-1-4-1)
Qarabag (4-2-3-1)
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