# Slovan Bratislava prepares for Champions League and domestic > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/slovan-bratislava-champions-league-campaign > Updated: 2026-08-27T17:25:59.000Z. Sources: 62. Developments: 10. Slovan Bratislava has qualified for the UEFA Champions League league phase after defeating NK Celje 2-1 in extra time, securing a 3-2 aggregate victory. This achievement follows the appointment of manager Yaya Touré, who secured qualification within two and a half months of taking the position. As the club prepares for its campaign, it has released ticket pricing for upcoming home matches at Tehelné pole against VfB Stuttgart, Betis Sevilla, Shakhtar Donetsk, and Inter Milan. Ticket packages for these fixtures range from 171 to 1,980 euros, with individual tickets subject to the availability of full packages. The club has since launched a general sale of these packages, offering a 10% discount compared to individual ticket prices. On the domestic front, Slovan recently suffered its first Niké liga defeat of the season, losing 1-2 to MFK Zemplín Michalovce. Coach Yaya Touré noted that while the team controlled the game, they “failed to score necessary goals,” while goalkeeper Aleksandar Popovič attributed the loss to a lack of “energy and emotion.” Looking ahead, Slovan is preparing for a Niké liga derby against DAC 1904 at the MOL Aréna on September 5, 2026. Due to the high-profile nature of the match, authorities have announced extensive security measures and traffic restrictions around the stadium. Regarding the Champions League, Slovan is set to face Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in their opening fixture. The match carries historical significance for PSG manager Luis Enrique, who faced a career setback fifteen years ago when Slovan eliminated his former club, AS Roma, from the Europa League playoffs. Slovan will be led by Yaya Touré, a former Barcelona teammate of Enrique. While PSG is considered the heavy favorite, analysts suggest the French side may utilize squad rotation to manage player fitness. ## Claims - Slovan Bratislava progressed to the third qualifying round of the Champions League after a 1‑1 draw in the second leg against Iberia 1999 Tbilisi, winning 3‑1 on aggregate. (disputed by 5 sources) - DAC Dunajská Streda beat Velež Mostar 3-0 in Zenica to qualify for the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League. (corroborated by 3 sources) - DAC coach Robert Klauss said his team controlled the match from the first half. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Slovan Bratislava will face Swedish champions Mjällby AIF in the next round of the Champions League qualifiers. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Slovan coach Yaya Touré highlighted the team’s performance and set higher goals for the season. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The second leg against Iberia was played at Tehelné pole in Bratislava with an attendance of around 18,000 spectators. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Slovan’s advancement guarantees at least a place in the UEFA Conference League group stage and potential higher earnings. (single source) - DAC’s victory featured two goals from Ammar Ramadan and one from Abdoulaye Gueye. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Champions League draw sets schedules for Slavia and Slovan The UEFA Champions League draw sets challenging schedules for Slavia Prague and Slovan Bratislava, featuring matchups against giants like Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slavia-prague-faces-arsenal-and-bayern-munich-in-champions-league-draw ### 2026-08-18: Slovan Bratislava and NK Celje draw 1-1 in Champions League playoff ŠK Slovan Bratislava and NK Celje drew 1-1 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League qualifying playoff, leaving the tie undecided ahead of the second leg in Slovenia. 31 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/champions-league-play-offs-feature-slovak-stars-kriniar-and-greif ### 2026-08-17: UEFA approves opening of west stand at Celje stadium UEFA has approved the opening of the west stand at Celje's stadium for their Champions League play-off qualifier against Slovan Bratislava due to high ticket demand. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uefa-approves-opening-of-west-stand-at-celje-stadium ### 2026-08-14: Slovan Bratislava faces Celje in Champions League matchup Slovan Bratislava enters their Champions League match against Celje as favorites, bolstered by a strong defensive record of 12 clean sheets in their last 20 games. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovan-bratislava-faces-celje-in-champions-league-matchup ### 2026-08-05: Slovan Bratislava prepares for Champions League play‑off second leg vs Mjällby Slovan Bratislava hosts Mjällby AIF on 11 Aug in the Champions League play‑off second leg after a 2‑1 first‑leg win, with ticket sales near 15,000 and new signing Suleiman Camara eager for the match. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovan-bratislava-prepares-for-champions-league-playoff-second-leg-vs-mjllby ### 2026-08-04: Manasse Kianga hailed by Ladislav Pecko as key to Slovan Bratislava’s Champions League hopes Ladislav Pecko praised Manasse Kianga’s impact as Slovan Bratislava aims for Champions League success under coach Yaya Toure. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manasse-kianga-hailed-by-ladislav-pecko-as-key-to-slovan-bratislavas-champions-league-hopes ### 2026-08-03: Slovan Bratislava beats Mjällby, advances in Champions League Slovan Bratislava beat Mjällby 2‑1 in the Champions League 3rd‑qualifying round, with goals from substitute Suleiman Camara and Manasse Kianga after Elliot Stroud’s penalty. New signing Camara praised by coach 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovan-bratislava-braces-for-champions-league-qualifier-against-swedens-mjllby ### 2026-07-29: Slovan Bratislava and DAC Dunajská Streda advance in European qualifiers Slovan Bratislava reached the Champions League third qualifying round and will face Mjällby, while DAC Dunajská Streda qualified for the Conference League third round after a 3‑0 win over Velež Mostar. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovan-bratislava-reaches-third-qualifying-round-of-champions-league-after-draw-with-iberia-tbilisi ### 2026-07-20: Slovan Bratislava wins Champions League debut 2‑0 in Georgia Slovan Bratislava beat Iberia 1999 2‑0 in Tbilisi, opening its Champions League qualifiers; goals by Šporar and Yirajang, Šporar injured, Touré’s debut. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovan-bratislava-to-face-iberia-1999-in-champions-league-second-leg-in-tbilisi ### 2026-07-16: Yaya Touré’s debut as Slovan Bratislava coach fuels fan excitement Yaya Touré’s first match as Slovan Bratislava coach ended in a 3‑2 win over Pafos, with over 6,000 fans chanting his name and upcoming Champions League qualifiers against Iberia Tbilisi scheduled. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yaya-tours-debut-as-slovan-bratislava-coach-fuels-fan-excitement --- Cite as: Slovan Bratislava prepares for Champions League and domestic. 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