Soccer-Levski Sofia crowned Bulgarian champions to end Ludogorets's long reign


May 3 (Reuters) - ⁠Levski Sofia clinched Bulgaria's ⁠league title on Saturday, beating ‌CSKA 1948 1-0 at home to secure the club's 27th championship ​and end Ludogorets Razgrad's ⁠14-year reign ⁠atop the First League.

Levski won their ⁠first ‌league crown in 17 years and Spanish ⁠coach Julio Velazquez's side sealed ​the ‌title with matches to spare, ⁠setting ​off celebrations for one of Bulgaria's most famous clubs.

Marko Dugandzic ⁠was the hero for ​the capital club, scoring the winner in the 71st minute ⁠before Georgi Asparuhov Stadium erupted in a blaze of fireworks and flares at the ​final whistle.

The team ⁠is expected to receive the ​trophy next ‌Saturday against Ludogorets.

(Reporting by ​Tommy Lund in Gdansk, editing by Ed Osmond)

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