Slovan Bratislava secured a victory over NK Celje 2-1 on 26 August 2026. They relied on extra time to decide the match. This crucial result put the Slovakian champions into the UEFA Champions League. Both teams battled in the final play-off match. The dramatic match stayed close throughout the evening. Slovan Bratislava scored late in the game to seal the result.
NK Celje fell short after extra time ended. Slovan Bratislava delivered when it mattered to move on. The 2-1 score confirmed their spot in the main tournament. They earned their passage after a tense battle. The Slovakian champions finalised their win on 26 August 2026 after a tough encounter.