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ŠK Slovan Bratislava secured a spot in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League on August 27, 2026, according to club reports and sports coverage by 7sport.sk, after defeating NK Celje 2:1 in extra time during their playoff return leg for a 3:2 aggregate victory. The result returns the Slovak club to the elite 36-team European stage for the second time in club history.
Champions League Draw Details and Broadcast Information
According to 7sport.sk, the official draw to determine the eight opponents for each club in the league phase takes place on Thursday, August 27, 2026, starting at 18:00 CET at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. Fans can watch the ceremony live on Nova Sport in television broadcasts, while online streaming is available through Voyo and the official UEFA website.
How the 36-Team Swiss Model and Hybrid Draw Work
Reporting from 7sport.sk details that the competition utilizes a 36-team single-league table format where every club plays eight guaranteed matches against eight different opponents—four at home and four away. Slovan Bratislava enters the draw positioned in the fourth pot based on club coefficients. During the hybrid draw, an automated software system pairs each club with two opponents from each of the four pots, ensuring teams do not face opponents from their own association and play a maximum of two teams from any single country.
Possible Opponents in the Four Pots
According to 7sport.sk, the four performance pots confirmed for the draw consist of the following teams:
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- Pot 1: Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Inter Milan, Manchester City, Arsenal, FC Barcelona, Atlético Madrid
- Pot 2: Borussia Dortmund, AS Roma, Sporting CP, Aston Villa, FC Porto, Manchester United, Club Brugge, Real Betis, PSV Eindhoven
- Pot 3: Feyenoord, Lille, Napoli, RB Leipzig, Villarreal, Shakhtar Donetsk, Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, Bodø/Glimt
- Pot 4: VfB Stuttgart, Como, RC Lens, Slovan Bratislava, AEK Athens, Sabah FK, Viking FK, Slavia Prague, LASK Linz
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Champions League league phase draw?
The draw takes place on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 18:00 CET in Monaco, according to 7sport.sk.
Which pot is Slovan Bratislava in?
Slovan Bratislava is placed in the fourth performance pot, as reported by 7sport.sk.
How many matches will Slovan play in the league phase?
According to club data, Slovan will play eight matches against eight different opponents—four home games at Tehelné pole and four away fixtures.
Did you know? Slovan Bratislava’s qualification marks their second appearance in the primary group or league phase of the Champions League, matching their historical milestone achieved two years prior.
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