By Connor Armstrong in Sofia
SUMMARY
Despite taking the lead, Arsenal Under-19s were held to a draw by Ludogorets at Georgi Asparuhov Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
Reiss Nelson put the Gunners in front after 36 minutes, before Jeff Reine-Adelaide and Stephy Mavididi both went close.
The hosts struck back in the 73rd minute, when Preslav Petrov fired home from close range.
There was late drama when Arsenal captain Krystian Bielik rattled the crossbar with seven minutes remaining, but the Bulgarians held on for a point.
SETTING THE SCENE
Andries Jonker was able to call on Reine-Adelaide for this Youth League encounter, with Marcus McGuane partnering him in central midfield.