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The first round of the Champions League playoff first-leg matches has concluded, determining the last seven teams to qualify for the group stage of Europe's top competition. In the matches played, the home teams dominated, securing decisive victories ahead of the return legs.
Lille, under Genesio, secured a solid 2-0 win over Slavia Prague, thanks to goals from Jonathan David and Zhegrova. The French team, which had conserved energy in the league for this match, dominated the field, limiting the opponents' chances. David opened the scoring in the 52nd minute, netting his third goal of the season across the league and Champions League, while Zhegrova doubled the lead in the 76th minute with a brilliant solo effort.
Dinamo Zagreb also achieved a convincing victory, defeating Qarabag 3-0. The breakthrough came from Marko Pjaca, who scored with a precise shot in the 29th minute. The Croatians, already buoyed by three consecutive league wins, continued to dominate, with Kulenovic scoring a brace in the final stages, bringing Dinamo closer to qualification.
In Norway, Bodo/Glimt triumphed over Red Star with a 2-1 victory in a hard-fought match. After a goalless first half, Bjortuft headed home the opener in the 52nd minute, followed by Maatta's second goal ten minutes later. Red Star narrowed the gap in the 75th minute with Mimovic, keeping their hopes alive for the return leg.
Today, the remaining four first-leg playoff matches will take place: Young Boys vs. Galatasaray, Midtjylland vs. Slovan Bratislava, Malmo vs. Sparta Prague, and Dinamo Kyiv vs. RB Salzburg. The results of these matches will complete the lineup of teams vying for a spot in the Champions League group stage.
