Slovan Bratislava managed to beat NK Celje 2-1 on 26 August 2026. They required extra time to decide the match. This hard-fought victory put the Slovakian champions into the UEFA Champions League. Both teams fought hard in the final play-off match. The dramatic match stayed close for long periods. Slovan Bratislava scored late in the game to wrap up the contest.
NK Celje missed out after extra time ended. Slovan Bratislava got the necessary goals to move on. The 2-1 score locked in their spot in the main tournament. They successfully progressed after a tense battle. The Slovakian champions finalised their win on 26 August 2026 after a tough encounter.