Levski Sofia hosts RB Salzburg at the Vasil Levski Stadium for the first match of the Europa League main phase.
Key facts
- •The match kicks off at 19:45 at the Vasil Levski Stadium.
- •Mohammad Al-Emara from Finland is the designated referee.
- •RB Salzburg qualified for the main phase by defeating Pafos and Mjällby.
- •RB Salzburg has 14 points from six league matches and remains undefeated.
- •Levski Sofia currently holds the top position in the Bulgarian league standings.
Levski Sofia begins its Europa League main phase campaign against Austrian club RB Salzburg. The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:45, with Finnish referee Mohammad Al-Emara officiating the contest at the Vasil Levski Stadium.
By the numbers
Team Form and Background
Levski Sofia, managed by Julio Velázquez, enters the match following a loss to CSKA in the Bulgarian Super Cup and a recent result in Vratsa. Despite these setbacks, the team remains in first place in the domestic league standings. Velázquez has expressed confidence in his squad while acknowledging the quality of their opponents. RB Salzburg currently sits in third place in the Austrian league with 14 points from six matches. The team remains undefeated in domestic play, though they recorded two draws, including a recent match against Ried. To reach the Europa League main phase, Salzburg defeated Pafos 4-3 on aggregate and secured a 4-0 victory over Swedish champions Mjällby.
Pre-match Comments
Ahead of the fixture, RB Salzburg forward Karim Konaté described Levski as a strong team and stated that he anticipates a difficult match. Levski coach Julio Velázquez also spoke to the media, emphasizing his faith in his players and praising the strength of the Salzburg squad.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Sportal.bg.
