Slovan Bratislava defeated NK Celje 2-1 on 26 August 2026. They needed extra time to decide the match. This crucial result put the Slovakian champions into the UEFA Champions League. Both teams fought hard 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 suffered defeat after extra time ended. Slovan Bratislava got the necessary goals to move on. The 2-1 score confirmed their spot in the club competition. They successfully progressed after a tense battle. The Slovakian champions finalised their win on 26 August 2026 with a strong performance.