Slovan Bratislava secured a victory over NK Celje 2-1 on 26 August 2026. They needed extra time to break the deadlock. 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 until the closing stages. Slovan Bratislava scored late in the game to wrap up the contest.
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 successfully progressed after a tense battle. The Slovakian champions completed their win on 26 August 2026 following a dramatic finish.