Sabah, Bodo/Glimt, and LASK reach the Champions League main round
Sabah, Bodo/Glimt, and LASK have qualified for the main round of the Champions League after dramatic play-off matches.
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On Tuesday, August 25, the first teams secured their spots in the main round of the Champions League following the play-off qualifying stage. Sabah, Bodo/Glimt, and LASK all successfully advanced to the next phase of the tournament.
The most dramatic encounter involved Austrian side LASK and Celtic. After a 3-0 defeat in the first leg, the Austrians staged a stunning comeback on home soil. Regulation time ended with LASK leading 4-1, leveling the aggregate score. In extra time, the hosts scored again to secure a 5-1 win, clinching their place in the main round.
Azerbaijani club Sabah also managed to turn their tie around against Hapoel Be'er Sheva. After losing the first match 1-2, they delivered a dominant home performance, winning 5-2 to progress with a 6-4 aggregate score.
Meanwhile, Bodo/Glimt faced few issues against NEC Nijmegen. Following a 3-1 away victory, the Norwegian side secured their spot with a 3-0 win at home, resulting in a convincing 6-1 aggregate advantage.