Slovan Bratislava secured a victory over NK Celje 2-1 on 26 August 2026. They relied on extra time to break the deadlock. This crucial result put the Slovakian champions into the UEFA Champions League. Both teams competed fiercely in the final play-off match. The intense fixture stayed close until the closing stages. Slovan Bratislava scored late in the game to seal the result.
NK Celje fell short 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 successfully progressed after a tense battle. The Slovakian champions wrapped up their win on 26 August 2026 following a dramatic finish.