NEC Nijmegen 1-1 Levski Sofia result, stats and report

Levski Sofia claimed a famous 2-1 victory away at Viktoria Plzeň in the UEFA Europa League, with Christophe Kabongo's second-half goal proving the decisive moment on a night when the hosts simply did not compete hard enough.

NEC Nijmegen dominated the basics but could not convert their chances, and GO Ahead Eagles nicked a point through Perr Schuurs inside two minutes. A draw neither side deserved in the way they probably wanted it.

NEC Nijmegen host Rennes on Thursday night carrying injuries, inconsistent form, and a defence that has not kept a single clean sheet in their last three Europa League outings. Rennes arrive unbeaten in the same window. This one matters.

Marseille have lost all three of their Europa League matches this campaign and have not kept a single clean sheet. Levski Sofia arrive knowing the door is wide open.

NEC Nijmegen host Omonia Nicosia on Thursday evening carrying the weight of a catastrophic Europa League debut. One team needs a response. The other smells blood.

Levski Sofia host Jagiellonia Białystok in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, and the numbers tell a clear story before a ball is kicked. One side looks ready to compete. The other has questions to answer.

Viktoria Plzeň host Levski Sofia in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday 22 October, with both sides carrying form that gives their supporters very little to feel good about. Someone has to win. Neither looks ready.

NEC Nijmegen travel to Zagreb having been torn apart 5-0 by Juventus in their only Europa League outing so far. Dinamo are no Juventus, but that result tells you everything you need to know about the size of the problem Nijmegen face.