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Photo Story: CSKA Bring Bayer to Their Knees

They had already done it once. Beating a Bundesliga heavyweight 1-0, and even at their own stadium. Yet Thursday night promised to be a tough one for Bulgarian champion CSKA. With a local championship marred by corruption scandals and constant lack of funding, the Bulgarian side didn't have the best possible experience. Plus the fact the Bayer had their former star Dimitar Berbatov in the attacking line. Take a look at the memorable moments from the against-all-odds victory: CSKA Sofia enters the UEFA Cup group stage! Text by Petya Bondokova Photos by Yuliana Nikolova

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