Slovan Bratislava managed to beat NK Celje 2-1 on 26 August 2026. They required extra time to break the deadlock. This hard-fought victory put the Slovakian champions into the UEFA Champions League. Both teams competed fiercely in the final play-off match. The tight contest 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 delivered when it mattered to move on. The 2-1 score guaranteed their spot in the main tournament. They earned their passage after a tense battle. The Slovakian champions finalised their win on 26 August 2026 following a dramatic finish.