“Erick Marcus breaks the deadlock with the only goal of the game”
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Ludogorets
Levski Sofia
Ludogorets ground out a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Levski Sofia in a fractious encounter that saw 10 yellow cards and one dismissal. The match was defined by its physicality and ill-discipline, with both sides struggling to find rhythm amid constant fouling. Erick Marcus proved the match-winner with 10 minutes remaining, capitalizing on a rare moment of quality in an otherwise scrappy affair. Levski's task became impossible when Juan Perea was shown a straight red card immediately after the goal, effectively ending their hopes of salvaging a point from what had been an evenly-contested derby.
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League leaders Levski Sofia travel to face second-place Ludogorets in a crucial title race clash at Huvepharma Arena. With a 12-point gap between the teams, Ludogorets desperately need points to keep their championship hopes alive in this fierce Bulgarian derby.
