Slovan Bratislava managed to beat NK Celje 2-1 on 26 August 2026. They relied on extra time to decide the match. This crucial result put the Slovakian champions into the UEFA Champions League. Both teams fought hard in the final play-off match. The intense fixture stayed close until the closing stages. Slovan Bratislava scored late in the game to take the tie.
NK Celje missed out after extra time ended. Slovan Bratislava delivered when it mattered to move on. The 2-1 score locked in their spot in the main tournament. They earned their passage after a tense battle. The Slovakian champions finalised their win on 26 August 2026 with a strong performance.