Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
Lithuanian champions Kauno Žalgiris are set for their first appearance in a UEFA competition league phase after an 85th-minute winner by Leon Kreković secured a 1-0 aggregate victory over Faroese side KÍ Klaksvík in the UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds. Swedish champions Mjällby, Azerbaijan's Sabah FK, Croatia’s GNK Dinamo, and Danish side Aarhus also progressed—some overturning deficits and winning through extra time or penalties. Kazakhstan's Kairat Almaty and Slovenia's Celje advanced on penalties following closely contested matches.
In the UEFA Europa League, Benfica responded to a first-leg loss by defeating Switzerland’s St. Gallen 5-0 at home, with a standout performance from Greek striker Vangelis Pavlidis, who scored four goals. Turkey’s Beşiktaş benefited from a red card against Midtjylland to claim a 3-0 aggregate win, while CSKA Sofia and Pafos advanced after extra time and a penalty shootout, respectively.
UEFA Conference League qualification saw Riga complete a notable comeback against Vardar, overturning a two-goal deficit in the second leg and winning 8-4 on aggregate to move closer to their first league phase. The Faroe Islands’ Runavík also advanced after a late equalizer and penalty shootout victory over Slovenia's Koper.