Ludogorets brings together European Champions for the "VIVACOM CUP" tournament

Ludogorets is set to turn this year’s edition of the International Youth Football Tournament "VIVACOM CUP" into a true football celebration. From June 12 to 16 in Razgrad, spectators will witness thrilling matches between some of Europe’s strongest youth teams – champions in their countries and future stars of football.

Among the participants are Benfica (Portugal), Fenerbahce (Turkey), PAOK (Greece), Partizan (Serbia), FCSB (Romania), Dinamo (Georgia), and a team selected by Uzbek football legend Odil Akhmedov. Bulgaria will be represented by the hosts, Ludogorets – 14-time national champions at senior level. The tournament is for children born in 2011 and is held with the support of the Bulgarian Football Union.

Match Venues:

“Eagles’ Nest” Complex
Ludogorets Academy
Huvepharma Arena
Some matches will also take place in the town of Isperih.

Key Events:

Official Opening: June 13 at 4:00 PM
First Match: June 13 at 9:30 AM – Ludogorets vs. Odil Akhmedov’s Team
Final Match: June 16 at 11:30 AM – “Eagles’ Nest”
Award Ceremony & Closing: June 16 at 1:30 PM – Huvepharma Arena

Group Stage Format:
The teams are divided into two groups. Each team plays three matches in the group stage. The group winners will face each other in the final.

Group A:

Ludogorets
Fenerbahce
Partizan
Odil Ahmedov

Group B:

Benfica
PAOK
Dinamo (Tbilisi)
FCSB

Match Schedule:

June 13 – “Eagles’ Nest” Complex
9:30 – Ludogorets vs. Odil Akhmedov
11:00 – Fenerbahce vs. Partizan
4:30 PM – PAOK vs. Benfica
6:00 PM – FCSB vs. Dinamo

June 14
9:30 – Benfica vs. Dinamo (Ludogorets Academy)
11:00 – PAOK vs. FCSB (City Stadium, Isperih)
4:30 PM – Partizan vs. Odil Akhmedov (“Eagles’ Nest”)
6:00 PM – Ludogorets vs. Fenerbahce (Huvepharma Arena)

June 15 – Morning Matches:
9:30 - Fenerbahce vs. Odil Akhmedov (“Eagles’ Nest”)
9:30 - PAOK vs. Dinamo (“Eagles’ Nest”)
11:00 – Ludogorets vs. Partizan (City Stadium, Isperih)
11:00 – Benfica vs. FCSB (Ludogorets Academy)

June 16 – Finals – “Eagles’ Nest”
9:30 – Matches for 7th and 5th place
10:30 – 3rd place match
11:30 – Final match
1:30 PM – Award Ceremony and Official Closing at Huvepharma Arena