Slovan Bratislava defeated NK Celje 2-1 on 26 August 2026. They relied on extra time to break the deadlock. This important win put the Slovakian champions into the UEFA Champions League. Both teams battled 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 found the decisive goal to move on. The 2-1 score guaranteed their spot in the club competition. They successfully progressed after a tense battle. The Slovakian champions completed their win on 26 August 2026 following a dramatic finish.