Slovan Bratislava managed to beat NK Celje 2-1 on 26 August 2026. They required extra time to decide the match. This important win put the Slovakian champions into the UEFA Champions League. Both teams fought hard in the final play-off match. The tight contest stayed close throughout the evening. Slovan Bratislava scored late in the game to take the tie.
NK Celje fell short after extra time ended. Slovan Bratislava found the decisive goal to move on. The 2-1 score guaranteed their spot in the club competition. They successfully progressed after a tense battle. The Slovakian champions completed their win on 26 August 2026 following a dramatic finish.