Levski Sofia held Portuguese side Sporting Braga to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League qualifier on July 25, 2025. The Bulgarian club will be delighted with a clean sheet against strong opposition, keeping the tie wide open. In a match of few clear chances, Levski's disciplined defensive performance was the standout feature. They frustrated Braga's attacking players throughout the 90 minutes, limiting them to mostly long-range efforts. At the other end, Levski posed a threat on the counter-attack but were unable to find a breakthrough. The 0-0 scoreline sets up a fascinating second leg in Portugal, where Levski will believe they can score an away goal and cause an upset.