Champions League Play-Offs Conclude: Four More Teams Qualify for Group Stage

The UEFA Champions League play-off round concluded, determining the final four teams to join the group stage. Dinamo Zagreb, representing Croatia, defeated Karabakh from Azerbaijan 3-0 at home and 2-0 away. Lille, the French team that eliminated Fenerbahçe in the previous round, secured their place despite a 2-1 loss to Slavia Prague in the Czech Republic, having won 2-0 at home. Red Star Belgrade, from Serbia, overcame Bodo/Glimt of Norway with a 2-0 victory at home after a 2-1 loss in the first leg. Slovan Bratislava of Slovakia booked their spot after a thrilling 3-2 home win against Midtjylland from Denmark, following a 1-1 draw in the first leg.