Ludogorets and HNK Rijeka played out a 1–1 draw on Wednesday, 30 July 2025, in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round. The match kicked off at 17:30 UTC and was officiated by Scottish referee John Beaton. The home side led 1–0 at half-time, but the Croatian visitors fought back in the second half to secure a share of the spoils in the first leg of this crucial European tie.

For Ludogorets, the draw at home was a missed opportunity. The Bulgarian champions, perennial part...