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UEFA Champions League play-offs deliver thrilling drama

Dinamo Zagreb, Crvena Zvezda Belgrade, Olympique Lille, and Slovan Bratislava qualified for the UEFA Champions League group stage following dramatic play-off victories.

Dinamo Zagreb secured their place in the group stage with a 2-0 aggregate win over Qarabag Agdam. The Balkan side dominated both legs, winning 3-0 at home and 2-0 away.

Crvena Zvezda Belgrade staged a remarkable comeback to overturn a 1-2 deficit against Bodo/Glimt. The Serbian team won 2-0 in the second leg, advancing to the group stage on aggregate.

Slovan Bratislava and Midtjylland played out a thrilling encounter, with Slovan ultimately prevailing 3-2 on aggregate. The Slovak side came from behind to win the second leg 3-2, securing their qualification.

Despite losing the second leg 1-2 to Slavia Prague, Olympique Lille advanced to the group stage due to their 2-0 first-leg victory.

Translation by Iurie Tataru

Radu Galbur

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