Slovan Bratislava secured a victory over NK Celje 2-1 on 26 August 2026. They relied on extra time to earn the win. This hard-fought victory put the Slovakian champions into the UEFA Champions League. Both teams battled in the final play-off match. The intense fixture stayed close throughout the evening. 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 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 following a dramatic finish.