PFC CSKA Sofia

Founded officially on May 5, 1948, PFC CSKA Sofia carries the legacy of an officers' sports club established in 1923. As the Central Sports Club of the Army, the team has become the most successful football entity in Bulgarian history with 31 league titles and 21 domestic cups to its name.

The club's identity is defined by its red and white colors, which have dominated the domestic landscape for decades. While their golden era included semi-final runs in the European Cup during 1967 and 1968, the modern era continues to see them competing fiercely in UEFA competitions like the Europa League and Conference League. [edit]

The club traces its roots to an officers' sports club founded in 1923 before being reorganized as the Central Sports Club of the Army in 1948. This military connection shaped a culture of discipline and success that produced 31 league championships and 21 Bulgarian Cups, records that stand unmatched in the country.

European campaigns reached new heights in the late 1960s when CSKA defeated Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu to reach the European Cup semi-finals twice. They also contested the 1969 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup final against Manchester United. Recent seasons have seen the club navigate complex domestic rivalries, including the split involving FC CSKA 1948 Sofia, while maintaining a strong presence in European qualifiers. [edit]