Slovan Bratislava managed to beat NK Celje 2-1 on 26 August 2026. They needed extra time to break the deadlock. This hard-fought victory put the Slovakian champions into the UEFA Champions League. Both teams battled in the final play-off match. The tight contest stayed close until the closing stages. Slovan Bratislava scored late in the game to wrap up the contest.
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 prestigious tournament. They successfully progressed after a tense battle. The Slovakian champions completed their win on 26 August 2026 with a strong performance.