0-0 leaves Levski Sofia and Salzburg three points off the lead

Levski Sofia and Red Bull Salzburg drew 0-0 at the National Stadium Vasil Levski on Thursday, September 17. The point left both clubs on 0 points in the League Stage, three behind leaders Sparta Praha after Round 1.

How it happened

Neither side found a goal across the 90 minutes, with the half-time score also 0-0. The match began at 16:45 UTC in Sofia and finished under referee M. Al-Emara, but the supplied data records no goals, timings or other decisive match events.

The numbers

Salzburg arrived with four wins, draws and wins listed in their recent-form sequence, while their overall season record showed 8 goals scored and 3 conceded across 4 matches. Their away record stood at 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 4 goals scored, 3 conceded and 1 clean sheet.

Levski’s available season figures were far more limited: 0 overall matches, 0 goals scored and 0 conceded. At home, the Bulgarian side was listed at 0 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 0 goals and 0 clean sheets.

Who decided it

No player is named in the supplied match data, and no individual goal, assist or performance statistic is available. The only named match official is M. Al-Emara, who refereed the 0-0 draw.

Why it matters

Levski Sofia are ranked 20th in the League Round and Red Bull Salzburg 26th, with both listed on 0 points and a goal difference of 0. Sparta Praha lead on 3 points, leaving each side three points from first place after the opening round.