FC Salzburg secured a pragmatic victory against Levski Sofia (0-1) in their opening match of the UEFA Europa League.
Facing a well-organized Bulgarian team at the start, the Austrians showed patience to capitalize on their strong moments before halftime.
The turning point of the match came in the 39th minute with Haris Tabaković. The Salzburg forward seized an opportunity to beat the opposing goalkeeper and score the only goal of the game, reflecting the visitors' dominance in the first half.
After the break, Levski Sofia intensified their efforts to close the gap, but the Austrian defense held firm until the final whistle. With this narrow yet valuable away win, Salzburg starts their European campaign on a high note, collecting their first three points ⚽.
