In a spirited contest at National Stadium Vasil Levski, CSKA Sofia secured a decisive 3-1 victory over Montana on November 2, 2025. The win not only boosts CSKA's standing in the Bulgarian First League but also showcases their recent resurgence following a shaky start to the season.
From the first whistle, CSKA Sofia demonstrated their intent. In the 12th minute, Bruno Jordão opened the scoring with a well-placed goal that set the tone for the match. The home crowd erupted as CSKA began to control possession, weaving together passing sequences that troubled Montana throughout the first half.
However, Montana refused to back down. Just past the half-hour mark, an equalizer came as a surprise to many. An unidentified player leveled the score in the 35th minute, briefly igniting hope for Montana fans that they could secure an important away point. But CSKA Sofia quickly regained their composure and regained momentum before halftime.
The turning point came just before the break when CSKA was awarded a penalty for a foul inside the box. Leandro Godoy stepped up with confidence and converted it successfully in the 42nd minute, putting his team ahead once more at 2-1. This moment proved crucial as it shifted both teams' mentalities heading into halftime; while Montana had just found their footing, now they faced an uphill battle again.
The second half continued in much the same vein as CSKA pressed hard to extend their lead. They showcased their attacking prowess by dominating possession and creating several chances. It wasn't until the dying moments of injury time that CSKA sealed their triumph with another goal-an impressive finish that highlighted their attacking ambition throughout the match.
With this victory, CSKA Sofia climbs to seventh place in the league standings with 16 points from 13 matches (3W-7D-3L). Their recent form has certainly improved, coming off three consecutive wins heading into this matchup-their confidence evident as they now look toward an upcoming clash against rivals Levski Sofia on November 8.
On the other side of things, Montana remains in trouble near the bottom of the table at 13th place with only 13 points (3W-4D-6L). While they showed flashes of potential today-most notably through their brief resurgence after scoring-their defensive lapses ultimately cost them dearly against a more cohesive opponent. They will need to regroup quickly before facing Slavia Sofia on November 9 if they wish to stave off deeper relegation concerns.
As both teams prepare for their next matches, today's result serves as a reminder of how quickly fortunes can shift in football. For CSKA Sofia, today's display reinforces their goals of climbing higher up the table amidst growing momentum; conversely, Montana faces urgent challenges needing immediate attention if they hope to stay competitive this season. As fans depart from Vasil Levski Stadium today, there is no doubt about one thing: football never ceases to thrill or frustrate us in equal measure.