In the UEFA Champions League game on 4 August 2026, Levski Sofia beat Kairat Almaty 1:0. Match numbers: shots on target 2:0, corners 7:1.
Match report
Levski Sofia defeated Kairat Almaty 1-0 in the 3rd Qualifying Round of the UEFA Champions League. The result hinged on a late moment rather than sustained pressure. To be fair, the visitors offered minimal resistance. Serginho’s strike at 90+2' settled the contest.
And here's the thing regarding the dominance: Levski held 70% possession. They launched 77 attacks compared to Kairat’s 40. The visitors were switched off at the back for significant spells. The hosts dictated the pace without creating many clear chances.
Substitutions began at 46' with N. Serafimov entering the fray. Kairat responded at 60' and 61' with Edmilson and O. Baybek. A. Oko-Flex came on at 64' while M. Gual followed at 77'. By then, the tactical shift was evident.
Levski’s shot accuracy stood at 0.18, capitalising on their limited opportunities. Kairat recorded zero shots on target all evening. Serginho netted the winner and then received a yellow card at 90+4'. It was a clinical finish from the hosts.
Levski have not lost in their last 5 fixtures, recording 4 wins and a draw. Kairat had won their previous 4 matches before this setback. The victory extends the Bulgarian side’s momentum significantly.
The goal difference remains static for both parties following the match. Levski now sit with an advantage heading into the next phase. The hosts will take confidence from the clean sheet.
Prepared from match data
Key numbers
Possession, %70–30
Shots on target2–0
Shots off target2–0
Attacks77–40
HT⇄46' N. Serafimov — Substitution⇄60' Edmilson — Substitution⇄61' O. Baybek — Substitution⇄64' A. Oko-Flex — Substitution⇄77' M. Gual — Substitution⇄78' Reinaldo — Substitution⇄88' G. Mendonsa — Substitution⇄90' Everton Bala — Substitution⚽90+2' Serginho — Goal🟨90+4' Serginho — Yellow card
0'45'90'
Match events
46'0:0Levski Sofia⇄SubstitutionN. Serafimov off: M. Soula
60'0:0Kairat Almaty⇄SubstitutionEdmilson off: I. Bekbolat
61'0:0Kairat Almaty⇄SubstitutionO. Baybek off: D. Kasabulat
64'0:0Levski Sofia⇄SubstitutionA. Oko-Flex off: A. Mitkov
77'0:0Kairat Almaty⇄SubstitutionM. Gual off: E. Tapalov
78'0:0Levski Sofia⇄SubstitutionReinaldo off: J. Perea
88'0:0Kairat Almaty⇄SubstitutionG. Mendonsa off: A. Shirobokov
90'0:0Levski Sofia⇄SubstitutionEverton Bala off: S. Stoyanchov
90+2'1:0Levski Sofia⚽GoalSerginho assist: M. Soula
