Nikola Serafimov and Levski host AEK tonight at 21:00 in Champions League play‑off
The Macedonian international centre‑back will try to help Levski secure a home edge before the Athens return; he has full playing time at the start of the season.
Nikola Serafimov and Levski Sofia meet AEK Athens tonight at 21:00 in the first leg of the Champions League play-off, with the Bulgarian side aiming to build a home advantage before the return in Athens.
The Macedonian international centre-back has started the season playing every minute for Levski, a run that observers describe as him "playing the football of his career." He and his teammates will face the challenge in front of a packed Sofia crowd.
Match context and expectations
Levski approach the encounter determined to take control early and limit AEK's chances to take an away goal. The Sofia stadium is expected to be full as fans push the team toward a positive result that would ease the task ahead of the second leg.
Serafimov's presence at the heart of the defence is a key part of Levski's plan: his consistent minutes this season have given the coaching staff confidence in his form and fitness ahead of the crucial tie.
The first leg in Sofia begins at 21:00; the tie will be decided over the two matches, with the decisive return game scheduled in Athens.
Photo: press material from the event
