Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-3 CSKA Sofia: Match Report, Goals, Stats and Ratings
Europa League · Thursday 6 August 2026 · Batumi Stadium (Adjarabet Arena) · referee M. Lukjančukas · full time
Full time: Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-3 CSKA Sofia
Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-3 CSKA Sofia: CSKA Sofia took the points in Europa League on Thursday 6 August 2026 at Batumi Stadium (Adjarabet Arena). The goals: Maks Ebong 9', Leandro Godoy 29', Joël Zwarts 90'.
How CSKA Sofia won it
The opening goal came in the 9th minute: Maks Ebong for CSKA Sofia, set up by Leandro Godoy. Leandro Godoy made it 0-2 to CSKA Sofia in the 29th minute, set up by Ioannis Pittas. Joël Zwarts made it 0-3 to CSKA Sofia in the 90th minute, set up by Pastor.
It was 0-2 at half-time.
The referee, M. Lukjančukas, showed 7 yellow cards: 3 to Maccabi Tel Aviv and 4 to CSKA Sofia.
Maccabi Tel Aviv: K. Miller, 4-2-3-1 · CSKA Sofia: H. Yanev, 4-3-3.
Moneyball's prediction against the result
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Why it went this way
Maccabi Tel Aviv had 2 shots on target, CSKA Sofia 6.
Maccabi Tel Aviv had 55% of the ball, but CSKA Sofia took the points.
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia: the match in numbers
| Maccabi Tel Aviv | Match statistics | CSKA Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| 55% | Ball possession | 45% |
| 7 | Total shots | 14 |
| 2 | Shots on target | 6 |
| 3 | Corners | 2 |
| 21 | Fouls | 15 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 4 |
Team statistics from Sportmonks.
Player ratings and man of the match
Man of the match: Leandro Godoy (CSKA Sofia), rated 7.2 by Sportmonks, with 1 goal, 1 assist.
Maccabi Tel Aviv
- Ester Sokler 6.5
- Elad Madmon 6.5
- Sayed Abu Farkhi 6.4
- Osher Davida 6.4
- Hélio Varela 6.3
CSKA Sofia
- Leandro Godoy 7.2 1 goal, 1 assist
- Joël Zwarts 6.8 1 goal
- Maks Ebong 6.7 1 goal
- Pastor 6.6 1 assist
- Ioannis Pittas 6.5 1 assist
The lowest-rated starter was Ofek Melika at 5.7. Ratings run from 0 to 10; around 7.0 is a solid match.
What comes next
- CSKA Sofia: CSKA Sofia vs Trabzonspor Thursday 26 November 2026 · Europa Conference League
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Questions about Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia
What was the score in Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia?
Maccabi Tel Aviv 0-3 CSKA Sofia (half-time 0-2), Europa League, Thursday 6 August 2026.
Who scored in Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia?
Maks Ebong 9', Leandro Godoy 29', Joël Zwarts 90'.
Did Moneyball predict Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia correctly?
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Who was man of the match in Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia?
Leandro Godoy, rated 7.2 by Sportmonks.
Who refereed Maccabi Tel Aviv vs CSKA Sofia?
M. Lukjančukas.
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