Aberdeen could face Maribor or Levski Sofia in Europa League

Aberdeen will face Maribor or Levski Sofia in the next round of Europa League qualifying, barring a second leg collapse against Ventspils.

Derek McInnes’ side lead 3-0 from the first leg against and are heavy favourites to advance when they travel to Latvia for the second leg next Thursday.

Aberdeen dismantled their Latvian opponents at Pittodrie last night. Picture: PA

placeholder image — Aberdeen dismantled their Latvian opponents at Pittodrie last night. Picture: PA

If they can finish off the tie they will advance to the third qualifying round where they’ll either meet Slovenian side Maribor, who’ve eliminated Hibs, Celtic and Rangers from Europe in recent years, or Bulgarian outfit Levski Sofia.