Spartak Varna with a battle lineup for the big match against CSKA at "Vasil Levski" Stadium

25.07.2025 | Sport

Gyoko Hadzhievski defined an 18-member team for Saturday's match in the championship, which includes key players with different profiles and potential.

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Head coach Gyoko Hadzhievski officially announced the full squad of Spartak Varna for the upcoming away game against the leading team CSKA. The match is scheduled for July 26 (Saturday) at 21:15 and will be held at the national stadium "Vasil Levski".

The group includes a total of 18 players who represent a diverse set of talents and experienced athletes. Among the called-up players are goalkeeper Iliya Shalamanov, defenders Maksim Kovalyov, Mateo Petrashilo and Ivan Alexiev, as well as midfielders such as Zhak Pehlivanov, Bernardo Couto and Daniel Halachev.

The offensive potential of the team will rely on players like Alexander Georgiev, Tsvetoslav Marinov, Saad Mukhachar and Emil Yanchev. Additional alternatives in the squad are Deyan Lozev, Alexandre Silva, Alexander Yanchev and Kristian Kurbanov.

Coach Hadzhievski has also included reserve players who can have a significant impact if necessary - Ilker Budinov, Alexander Alexandrov and Damyan Yordanov.

The squad demonstrates a well-balanced mix of young talents and experienced players, which could be a decisive factor in the upcoming match against the capital's giant.