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Bayer Leverkusen
CeljeMedina’s 74th-minute goal sends Leverkusen third
Bayer Leverkusen began their UEFA Europa League league-stage campaign with a 2-0 win over Celje, taking the lead through S. Seslar’s own goal before F. Medina sealed the points with an assist from A. Garcia.
14 matches across three leagues set Wednesday’s agenda
A 14-match Wednesday schedule spans Brazil’s Serie A, the Europa League and La Liga, with AC Milan v Benfica the standout fixture.
Bayer LeverkusenCelje0 Points, 0 Games: Leverkusen and Celje Open Their Europa League Campaigns
Bayer Leverkusen and Celje begin the Europa League league stage with no points, no form data and entirely blank home and away records. Their opening-round meeting will also be shaped by several absences on both sides.
Celje
Slovan Bratislava2-1 After Extra Time: Slovan Bratislava Edge Celje in the Play-offs
Slovan Bratislava beat Celje 2-1 after extra time, with Cristian Martínez scoring the 100th-minute winner after a match in which Celje had more possession and shots.
Five Matches at 19:00 UTC, With Real Madrid Under the Spotlight
A five-match guide to Wednesday’s football, covering four UEFA Champions League play-offs and the table-focused Real Madrid v Real Sociedad fixture.
CeljeSlovan BratislavaPerfect records put Celje and Slovan Bratislava on a tactical tightrope
Celje’s strong home record meets Slovan Bratislava’s perfect away start in a UEFA Champions League play-off shaped by similar preferred formations, contrasting recent momentum and several injury concerns.
Slovan BratislavaCeljeSlovan Bratislava and Celje Draw 1-1 in Balanced Champions League Play-Off Opener
Slovan Bratislava and Celje exchanged goals before half-time and settled for a 1-1 draw in a closely balanced play-off match. Slovan had the higher shot total and more corners, but Celje’s superior accuracy on target and narrow possession edge helped the visitors leave with a deserved share of the result.
Wednesday’s Football Guide: Champions League Play-Offs, La Liga and Seven MLS Fixtures
The day’s standout fixture is Celtic v LASK Linz, where both sides begin a two-leg European tie with qualification progress at stake.
Slovan BratislavaCeljeSlovan’s Unbeaten Momentum Faces Celje in Champions League Play-Off Clash
Slovan enter the play-off with the better defensive numbers and an unbeaten recent run, while Celje offer a lively attacking threat but have conceded five times in two away matches. The hosts’ tactical flexibility and home advantage could prove decisive in a closely contested 2-1 result.
CeljeArarat-ArmeniaCelje Strike Late to Beat Ararat-Armenia 2-0 in Champions League Qualifier
Celje defeated Ararat-Armenia 2-0 after a long scoreless spell, with Dukuly opening the scoring in the 83rd minute and Verbic adding a second two minutes later. The late goals separated the teams in a match marked by several yellow cards but no reported dismissals.
Champions League Qualifying Takes Centre Stage on a Packed European Night
The European schedule is led by Lyon’s attempt to recover against Sparta Praha, alongside several return legs separated by one goal or less. Bodo/Glimt v Union St. Gilloise offers the most open first-leg context at 3-3, while Argentina’s Union Santa Fe v Central Cordoba de Santiago brings a five-point table gap into focus.
CeljeArarat-ArmeniaCelje Favourites to Edge Ararat-Armenia in Champions League Qualifying Clash
Celje enter the qualifier with an encouraging home record but inconsistent overall form, while Ararat-Armenia must overcome two away defeats and a leaky defence. The hosts’ tactical flexibility and home setting could prove decisive against a side committed mainly to the 4-3-3.