Slovan Bratislava managed to beat NK Celje 2-1 on 26 August 2026. They relied on extra time to earn the win. This crucial result put the Slovakian champions into the UEFA Champions League. Both teams battled in the final play-off match. The tight contest stayed close for long periods. Slovan Bratislava scored late in the game to take the tie.
NK Celje missed out after extra time ended. Slovan Bratislava got the necessary goals to move on. The 2-1 score locked in their spot in the prestigious tournament. They earned their passage after a tense battle. The Slovakian champions completed their win on 26 August 2026 with a strong performance.