Slovan Bratislava managed to beat NK Celje 2-1 on 26 August 2026. They required extra time to earn the win. This hard-fought victory put the Slovakian champions into the UEFA Champions League. Both teams competed fiercely in the final play-off match. The dramatic match stayed close for long periods. Slovan Bratislava scored late in the game to seal the result.
NK Celje fell short after extra time ended. Slovan Bratislava delivered when it mattered to move on. The 2-1 score confirmed their spot in the prestigious tournament. They successfully progressed after a tense battle. The Slovakian champions completed their win on 26 August 2026 with a strong performance.