Slovan Bratislava secured a victory over NK Celje 2-1 on 26 August 2026. They needed extra time to earn the win. This important win put the Slovakian champions into the UEFA Champions League. Both teams competed fiercely in the final play-off match. The intense fixture stayed close for long periods. 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 club competition. They successfully progressed after a tense battle. The Slovakian champions completed their win on 26 August 2026 following a dramatic finish.