Viking, Fenerbahce, AEK, and Slovan reach Champions League main stage
The final participants for the 2026/27 Champions League main stage have been confirmed following the conclusion of the play-off round.
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The second leg matches of the 2026/27 Champions League play-off round took place on August 26, confirming the final list of teams for the competition's main stage.
Norway's Viking reached the main stage for the first time in history after defeating Dinamo Zagreb 3-1 at home, securing a 5-3 aggregate win following the 2-2 draw in the first leg.
Turkish side Fenerbahce secured an away victory against Lyon. After a 1-1 home draw, they triumphed 2-1 in France to complete a 3-2 aggregate victory.
Greece's AEK dominated Bulgarian club Levski. Following a goalless draw in Sofia, the team secured a convincing 4-0 home win to advance.
Slovakia's Slovan Bratislava also booked their place by overcoming Celje 2-1 in extra time away from home, winning the tie 3-2 on aggregate.
These four clubs have joined the 29 teams that qualified directly, finalizing the 36-team field. The draw for the main stage, where each team will be assigned eight opponents, is scheduled for August 27 at 19:00.