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 fought hard in the final play-off match. The tight contest 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 guaranteed their spot in the main tournament. They moved forward after a tense battle. The Slovakian champions finalised their win on 26 August 2026 after a tough encounter.