Season 2011/2012

First Title

Ludogorets impressed the world by winning everything possible in their very debut season in the "A" group. The team, led by Ivaylo Petev, became champions in an indisputable manner, deservedly overcoming the record title holders CSKA. The "Eagles" officially confirmed their total superiority in the championship by defeating none other than the "Reds" 1:0 in the final 30th round of the 2011/12 season. Petev’s boys lifted the priceless championship trophy with the confidence of a grand club, finishing with a positive record against all four Sofia teams. This fact alone is unique, as it has never before been achieved by a club outside of the capital.

Shortly before that, Ludogorets also won the Bulgarian Cup. At the "Lazur" stadium in Burgas, the team came from behind to turn a 0:1 score into a 2:1 victory over Loko (Pd), thus triumphing with the second most important trophy in Bulgarian football. A month and a half later, the "Eagles" clinched the Supercup after a win against the same opponent from Plovdiv, this time 3:1.

In all 30 matches of the "A" group, as well as the others for the Bulgarian Cup and Supercup, Ludogorets showed consistency and never betrayed their offensive style of play, which has rarely been seen on Bulgarian pitches in recent years. This gave them the image of fighters, recognized by all.