Haris Tabakovic scored the only goal in the 38th minute as Salzburg won 1-0 away to Levski Sofia on the opening matchday of the Europa League, at the Vasil Levski National Stadium. The goal was checked by VAR and stood.
Levski had more attempts, 14 to 12, and made six saves, but Salzburg put seven shots on target. Possession was an even 50% each.
Salzburg had five players booked: Sota Kitano in the 40th minute, Tabakovic in the 55th for simulation, Bartosz Mazurek in the 59th, Yorbe Vertessen in the 64th and Abubakr Barry in the 92nd for dissent. Levski's Álex Centelles was booked in the 54th. There were no red cards. Levski made five substitutions between the 57th and 87th minutes, Salzburg three.
The result leaves Salzburg 14th in the league phase with three points and a goal difference of plus one. Levski are 27th with no points and a goal difference of minus one.