Astana beat HJK Helsinki in the third qualifying round and APOEL Nicosia in the play-off round. Thus, Stanimir Stoilov became the first Bulgarian to coach two teams in the group stage of the Champions League.
Astana defeated HJK Helsinki in the third qualifying round and APOEL Nicosia in the playoff round. Thus, Stanimir Stoilov became the first Bulgarian to coach two teams in the group stage of the Champions League.