Celje held to 3‑3 draw by Egnatia in Champions League qualifying

In the second‑preliminary round of the UEFA Champions League, Slovenian side Celje drew 3‑3 with Albanian club Egnatia at the Egnatia Stadium. Egnatia led early through Bitri (7'), but Celje equalised via Kvesić (45', 66') and later took the lead twice before Medeiros (58') and Diabate (78') forced a final draw. Kvesić’s double and Kučys’ goal highlighted Celje’s attacking play.

In the concurrent UEFA Conference League qualifiers, Slovenian Aluminij were held to a 0‑0 draw by Moldovan Sheriff Tiraspol, failing to score despite numerous chances, while Dinamo City and Aluminij’s Slovenian rival shared a 1‑1 tie after Berisha gave Dinamo an early lead and Vrbanec levelled late on. Anderlecht’s Portuguese‑coached side also drew 1‑1 with Sweden’s Hammarby, with Sikan scoring early and a red card reducing Anderlecht to ten men before an equaliser in stoppage time.

These matches set up second‑leg fixtures later in the week, with Celje hosting Aluminij’s next opponent in Slovenia and the other clubs seeking to progress to the group stages.