The Champions League qualifying matches produced thrilling encounters, with Bodo/Glimt and Celje both securing their places in the next round through dramatic finishes. Bodo/Glimt's clash against Union Saint-Gilloise was particularly eventful, featuring a total of 11 goals over the two legs.

Bodo/Glimt's Late Winner

In the decisive match held in Norway, Bodo/Glimt managed to secure a 3-2 victory, resulting in a 6-5 aggregate win. The hosts took the lead twice during regular time, with goals from Ole Blomberg and Jens Hauge. However, Union Saint-Gilloise responded each time, leveling the score on both occasions, including an equalizer just two minutes before the end of normal time. The Belgian side faced a setback when Kamiel van de Perre received a second yellow card, leaving them with ten men.

During extra time, Bodo/Glimt dominated the match, registering 11 attempts on goal. Their persistence paid off when Andreas Helmerson scored the decisive goal in the 117th minute, capitalizing on a fortunate deflection from an attempted clearance.

Celje's Remarkable Comeback

In another thrilling match, Slovenia's Celje achieved a remarkable turnaround against Ararat-Armenia, winning 2-0 on the night and 3-2 on aggregate. This victory marked a significant achievement for Celje, who had lost both of their previous encounters against the Armenian side.

Other Notable Advancements

In the league path, NEC Nijmegen also advanced after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Olympiacos, which required extra time. The Dutch club equalized after falling behind shortly after halftime and capitalized on a red card issued to Konstantinos Fortounis of Olympiacos. Emre Mor's goal five minutes into extra time secured NEC's place in the next round.

Olympique Lyon overcame a first-leg deficit against Sparta Prague, winning 3-0 at home and 4-2 on aggregate, thanks to goals from Ernest Nuamah, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, and Tyler Morton. Meanwhile, Fenerbahce secured their advancement with a late penalty to defeat Sturm Graz 1-0, completing a 3-0 aggregate victory.

With these results, Bodo/Glimt and Celje have set themselves up for promising campaigns in the next round of Champions League qualifying, showcasing the excitement and unpredictability of European football.