Nice will host Maccabi Tel Aviv in the second leg of their Europa conference League qualifying playoff at the Allianz Riviera on Thursday.
Villarreal have made an explosive start to La Liga this season. They are sitting at the top of the table with six points from two games.
David Moyes’ side are languishing at the foot of the table after failing to collect a single point from their opening three league matches.
In the domestic league, FC Twente have played two and won them both. They are currently sitting fifth in the table with six points from two matches.
Both sides have already played two qualification rounds of the Europa Conference League before reaching the playoff.
In the Swiss Super League, Young Boys are currently sitting at the top of the table, with 11 points from five games.
Viborg FF have already played two rounds of qualifiers. They got past Suduva and B36 Torshavn in their last two rounds to reach where they are.
Being regarded as one of the early title challengers, Emery's side will look to go deep in this competition.
In their domestic league, CSKA Sofia have won four of the five games played and have collected a total of 13 points to sit second in the table.
Twente have played more matches this season and as a result, their players will currently have better match fitness.