Botev Plovdiv hosts Botev Vratsa in the opening quarterfinal of the new Elite Cup tournament, which features a total prize pool of 720,000 euros.
Key facts
- •The Elite Cup features eight teams competing for a total prize pool of 720,000 euros.
- •Matches are decided by a single game, with penalty shootouts used immediately if the score is tied after 90 minutes.
- •The tournament final is scheduled to take place on April 7, 2027.
- •Quarterfinalists receive approximately 40,000 euros, while non-participating efbet League clubs receive 12,000 euros, except for Ludogorets.
- •The winner of the opening match will face either CSKA or CSKA 1948 in the semifinals this March.
Botev Plovdiv and Botev Vratsa are set to open the Elite Cup tournament at the 'Kolezha' stadium. The match, officiated by Volen Chinkov, begins at 19:00. Eight teams are competing in the knockout-style competition, which offers a total prize pool of 720,000 euros.
By the numbers
Tournament Format and Prize Money
The tournament follows a single-elimination format. If a match ends in a draw after 90 minutes, it will proceed directly to a penalty shootout without extra time. Quarterfinal participants are expected to receive approximately 40,000 euros each, excluding ticket revenue, with prize amounts increasing for the semifinal and final rounds. Additionally, efbet League clubs not participating in the tournament receive 12,000 euros in solidarity payments, excluding Ludogorets, which forfeited its right to payment by declining to participate.
Tournament Path and Recent Form
The winner of the Botev Plovdiv versus Botev Vratsa match will advance to the semifinals in March to face the winner of the CSKA versus CSKA 1948 matchup. The tournament final is scheduled for April 7, 2027. Other quarterfinal pairings include Levski versus Arda Kardzhali and Cherno More versus Lokomotiv Plovdiv. Botev Plovdiv enters the match following a recent league victory against Slavia, while Botev Vratsa is looking to break a winless streak dating back to early September.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Sportal.bg.
