Ludogorets Razgrad saw off CSM Râmnicu Vâlcea 3-0 in a club friendly on Saturday. The match took place on 27 September 2026, as both sides continue their pre-season preparations. The home side dominated proceedings from start to finish.
Ludogorets arrive in this fixture with momentum. They beat Septemvri Sofia 2-1 on 14 September, followed by a 2-1 victory over Lokomotiv Sofia six days earlier. Before that came two draws — 1-1 with Spartak Varna and 1-1 against Slavia Sofia — before a clean 2-0 win over Botev Plovdiv on 15 August.
CSM Râmnicu Vâlcea have had mixed fortunes in recent outings. Their latest outing saw them beat Bihor Oradea 3-2 on 20 September, but before that they suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Cetatea Suceava. They lost 2-1 to CSM Reşiţa on 5 September, won 1-0 against Dumbrăviţa, and drew 2-2 with Bau on 22 August.
By then the pattern was becoming clear — Ludogorets controlled territory and chances. To be fair, the Romanian visitors showed moments of resilience but could not break through consistently. And here's the thing about friendlies: results matter less than rhythm, but a three-goal margin tells you something about where both sides stand right now.
The victory extends Ludogorets' run of unbeaten form in these preparations. They have not lost in their last five matches, with four wins and two draws across that span. CSM Râmnicu Vâlcea have seen four results in five games — two wins, one draw, and two losses.
For the home side, this friendly serves as another step toward their competitive campaign. Ludogorets have found consistency in their recent outings and will be looking to build on that foundation. The visitors now have work to do before facing tougher opposition.
