Levski Sofia and Larne prepare for European football qualifiers on Aug 4

Levski Sofia will host Kairat Almaty in the Champions League third‑qualifying round on 4 August, marking the clubs' first meeting in UEFA competition. Levski enter the match after a 3‑0 domestic win and a five‑match unbeaten run at home, while Kairat Almaty travel after a dramatic penalty‑shootout victory in the previous round.

In a separate fixture, Larne face Iberia 1999 in the Europa League qualifying semi‑final on the same day. The Northern Irish side, recent domestic champions, host the Georgian club that has risen to the top of its national league. Both teams are expected to field attacking line‑ups as they seek to avoid defeat and progress to the next stage.