Levski Sofia coach Julio Velázquez reacts to Europa League loss

Levski Sofia head coach Julio Velázquez expressed pride in his team's performance following their 0-1 defeat against Red Bull Salzburg in the opening round of the Europa League main phase.

Despite the loss, Velázquez described the match as one of the best performances since he joined the club, stating that Levski was the team that deserved a positive result. He noted that the squad played with high intensity and energy, matching the level of a strong European opponent.

Ahead of the match, Velázquez had highlighted concerns regarding player fitness, specifically mentioning Mehdi and Marko Grujić, while noting that players like Olivier and Sangaré were working on regaining their match rhythm. He emphasized that the club has been building progress over the last two years and aims to play a more significant role in European competitions.