Sabah Baku qualifies for Champions League in dramatic playoff matches

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Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Sabah Baku qualifies for Champions League in dramatic playoff matches
Summary

On August 25, three second-leg matches took place in the Champions League playoffs. Sabah Baku secured their first-ever qualification after overturning a 2-1 first-leg deficit with a 5-2 victory. Bodo Glimt advanced comfortably with a 3-0 win after a 3-1 first-leg triumph. Meanwhile, LASK and Celtic played an intense match after Celtic's 3-0 first-leg win; LASK scored three goals leading to extra time after Celtic opened the scoring early.

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  • Sabah Baku qualifies 5-2 on aggregate over first-leg defeat.
  • Bodo Glimt wins 3-0, advancing 6-1 on aggregate.
  • LASK and Celtic match goes to extra time after 3-3 aggregate.
  • Other matches scheduled for August 26 include AEK Athens vs. Levski Sofia.
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This Tuesday, August 25, three second-leg playoff matches were played across European grounds. The final step before (re)discovering the Champions League in a few weeks.The evening roundup 📝The fir...

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