The draw for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League play-off stage has been officially set following the conclusion of the third qualifying round’s second-leg matches on Tuesday night.
In one of the standout performances of the evening, Turkish giants Fenerbahçe stormed past Feyenoord with a commanding 5-2 win at home, sealing a thrilling 6-4 aggregate victory to book their spot in the next round. Meanwhile, Pafos continued their impressive run, defeating Dynamo Kyiv 2-0 to complete a comprehensive 3-0 aggregate triumph.
According to reports from BizWatch Nigeria, the play-off stage action kicks off next Tuesday, with clubs battling fiercely for a coveted ticket to the lucrative group stage of Europe’s most prestigious club competition.
Confirmed UEFA Champions League Play-off Fixtures
- Ferencváros vs Qarabağ
- Crvena Zvezda vs Pafos
- Rangers vs Club Brugge
- Bodø/Glimt vs Sturm Graz
- Celtic vs Kairat Almaty
- Basel vs Copenhagen
- Fenerbahçe vs Benfica
The winners of these two-legged ties will join Europe’s elite in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, where both prestige and financial rewards await. The matches will be played later this month, with aggregate scores determining the advancing sides.
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