27.08.2026 09:51
The play-off round return matches in the UEFA Champions League have been completed. Fenerbahçe, which defeated Olympique Lyon 2-1 away, qualified for the Champions League for the first time since the 2008-2009 season. Along with the yellow-navy team, a total of 7 teams advanced to the league phase.
The UEFA Champions League play-off round has come to an end. Following the four second-leg matches played on the final night, all teams advancing to the league stage have been confirmed.
Fenerbahce made the most notable result of the night. The yellow-navy blues, who drew 1-1 with Olympique Lyon at Kadikoy, visited their opponents and secured their place in the Champions League by defeating them 2-1.
FENERBAHCE IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AFTER 17 YEARS
Fenerbahce, who beat Olympique Lyon 2-1 in France, ended their long wait. The yellow-navy blues earned the right to compete in the UEFA Champions League for the first time since the 2008-2009 season.
VIKING, AEK, AND SLOVAN BRATISLAVA ALSO ADVANCED
In the other matches of the night, AEK defeated Levski Sofia 4-0 to progress. Viking eliminated Dinamo Zagreb with a 3-1 scoreline, while Slovan Bratislava beat Celje 2-1 in a match that went to extra time to advance to the Champions League league stage. Dinamo Zagreb, Levski Sofia, Olympique Lyon, and Celje will continue their campaigns in the UEFA Europa League league stage.
NIGHT'S RESULTS
- Olympique Lyon-Fenerbahce: 1-2 (First leg: 1-1)
- AEK-Levski Sofia: 4-0 (First leg: 0-0)
- Celje-Slovan Bratislava: 1-2 (After extra time) (First leg: 1-1)
- Viking-Dinamo Zagreb: 3-1 (First leg: 2-2)
7 TEAMS ADVANCING TO THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Following the completion of the play-off round, Fenerbahce, Sabah FC, Bodo/Glimt, LASK Linz, Viking, AEK, and Slovan Bratislava advanced to the Champions League league stage.