The first-leg fixtures of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League third qualifying round continued on Wednesday, with several clubs battling for a place in the play-off stage.
In one of the standout results, Kazakhstan’s Kairat Almaty secured a narrow 1-0 win over Slovan Bratislava, while French side Nice suffered a surprising 0-2 home defeat to Benfica.
Elsewhere, Dutch giants Feyenoord edged Fenerbahçe 2-1 in Rotterdam, handing José Mourinho’s side an uphill task ahead of the return leg.
Full Results of Wednesday’s Matches:
Champions Path:
- Kairat Almaty 1-0 Slovan Bratislava
- Ludogorets 0-0 Ferencváros
- Lech Poznań 1-3 Crvena Zvezda
League Path:
- Salzburg 0-1 Club Brugge
- Nice 0-2 Benfica
- Feyenoord 2-1 Fenerbahçe
These results set the stage for thrilling second-leg encounters as clubs aim to progress to the final round of Champions League qualification.
