Levante qualified for the Europa League play-off stage as Spain's sixth placed side in the league, and cup runners-up Athletic Bilbao will also be taking part after knocking out Croatia's Slaven Koprivnica in the third qualifying round. Matches will take place on 23rd and 30th August. (10.08.12)
Athletic Bilbao Aduríz (2), Susaeta (2), Iñigo Pérez, Iraola |
6-0 | HJK Helsinki |
Play-off round, first leg |
Motherwell |
0-2 | Levante Juanlu, El Zhar |
Play-off round, first leg |
Second leg matches to be played on 30th August. Winners will go through together with Atlético Madrid, who qualify automatically for the league stage as defending champions.
HJK Helsinki Schüller, Perovuo, Pohjanpalo |
3-3 | Athletic Bilbao San José, Toquero, Igor Martínez |
Play-off round, second leg |
Levante Gekas |
1-0 | Motherwell |
Play-off round, second leg |