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Levski Sofia European campaign and management transition

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Levski Sofia’s European campaign and management transition continued in late August 2026. Following a 0-0 draw in their first Champions League playoff match against AEK Athens, the club is preparing for the UEFA Europa League league phase. This marks the club’s return to the main phase of a major European competition after a 16-year hiatus. Under the new tournament format, Levski has been placed in the fourth pot with a coefficient of 7.000, the lowest among the 36 participating clubs. Following the UEFA draw in Monaco, Levski Sofia 7.000. The club has confirmed now received its official Europa League opponents. schedule. The club campaign is scheduled set to host AC Milan (Italy), begin on September 17 with a home match against RB Salzburg (Austria), Jagiellonia (Poland), and Lillestrøm (Norway). Away Salzburg. Other confirmed fixtures will include away matches against Olympique Marseille (France), NEC Nijmegen on October 15 and Viktoria Plzeň (Czech Republic), Sunderland (England), on October 22, followed by a home game against Jagiellonia on November 5. Post-winter break fixtures include an away match at Olympique Marseille on November 26, a home game against Lille on December 10, and NEC Nijmegen (Netherlands). a visit from AC Milan on January 21, 2027. The league phase is scheduled to begin stage concludes with an away match against Sunderland on September 16 January 28. Domestically, Levski maintains its position as the Bulgarian First League leader, most recently securing a 3-1 victory over Botev Plovdiv. Under coach Julio Velasquez, the team continues to demonstrate technical dominance and 17. ball possession, supported by performances from Marco Grujić and new defensive additions. Regarding squad development, negotiations to transfer 28-year-old goalkeeper Boyan Milosavljevic from Lokomotiv Plovdiv are reportedly in an advanced stage. The Swiss-Serbian national has made 59 appearances for Lokomotiv Plovdiv since early 2025 and is expected to bolster Levski’s goalkeeping options, which currently include Svetoslav Vutsov, Martin Lukov, and 18-year-old Ognyan Vladimirov. remain a key focus. Under the ownership of Atanas Bostandzhiev via Sofia Capital, the club has demonstrated increased financial stability and more active participation in the transfer market. To support future development, Sofia Capital is seeking continues to integrate seek the integration of Brazilian football legends into the club’s management, a process aided by board member Felipe Berliner. On the pitch, coach Julio Velasquez has implemented a modern football philosophy centered on ball possession and attacking play, contributing management to a strong domestic start in the Bulgarian First League. support long-term stability.

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