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In the opening round of Slovenian clubs continued their strong showing in the 2026‑27 UEFA Champions League qualifiers, Slovenian players featured prominently. Jon Gorenc Stanković captained Sturm Graz to a 4‑0 win over Hearts, while teammate Timi Max Elšnik helped Red Star Belgrade repeat the scoreline against Larne. Andraž Šporar scored for Slovan Bratislava in a 2‑0 victory over Iberia, and Miha Zajc levelled for Dinamo Zagreb against Thun. Domestically, qualifying rounds. NK Celje entered secured a place in the second‑qualifying third qualifying round after a 2‑2 league aggregate draw with Mura and was slated to meet Albanian side Egnatia. On 22 July 2026 Celje were held to a 3‑3 draw by champions KF Egnatia in the second‑preliminary round, with Kvesić scoring twice for Celje and the match seeing multiple lead changes before ending level. Celje then progressed on 28 July 2026 was decided by winning the second leg 2‑2 after extra time and prevailing a 4‑1 in the penalty shoot‑out. shoot‑out on 28 July 2026. The victory secured win sets up a place in the third qualifying round, where they will face Ararat‑Armenia, clash with Ararat‑Armenia and guaranteed a European autumn for Slovenian clubs, ensuring at least a Conference League group‑stage slot for a marks the third consecutive season. In the concurrent UEFA Conference League qualifiers, season that a Slovenian side Aluminij were held to enjoys a 0‑0 draw by Moldovan Sheriff Tiraspol, while another Slovenian rival, European autumn in UEFA competitions. Earlier, Sturm Graz, Red Star Belgrade, Slovan Bratislava and Dinamo City, shared a Zagreb all posted 4‑0, 4‑0, 2‑0 and 1‑1 tie after Berisha opened scoring for Dinamo results respectively in the opening round, while Aluminij and Vrbanec equalised late on. Dinamo City each drew in the Conference League qualifiers. These results outcomes keep Slovenian clubs in contention for progression to the group stages across both competitions.