Levski Sofia, a team featuring Maicon Araújo, has secured a spot in the UEFA Europa League regardless of their Champions League playoffs outcome, Globo Esporte Futebol reports. The team will face AEK Atenas in the playoffs, with the first match scheduled for August 18 and the return match on August 26.
Maicon Araújo has been a key player in the team's European campaign. He celebrated the team's progress, stating, "Chegar até aqui mostra a força do nosso grupo e tudo o que construímos desde o início da temporada."
The team's qualification for the playoffs guarantees their presence in a continental competition next season. If they advance, they will compete in the Champions League, while a Europa League spot is already secured in case of elimination.
The Levski Sofia team will face a tough test against AEK Atenas, the current Greek champions, in the upcoming matches.