Slovan Bratislava has secured a spot in the Champions League group stage after a two-year absence, opening the possibility of facing European giants like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Arsenal, PSG, and Liverpool. The draw for the group stage is scheduled for Thursday at 6:00 PM. Their qualification was a hard-fought battle, nearly undone by a close contest against NK Celje. Both legs of the qualifying tie ended in a 1-1 draw, with the decisive moment occurring in the 90th minute of the second match. This return to the Champions League marks a significant achievement for the Bratislava club and Slovakian football. Fans eagerly await the draw to discover their opponents in Europe's premier club competition.