The first-leg encounters of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League third qualifying round have wrapped up, setting the stage for high-stakes return fixtures, APA reports.
One of the most closely watched matchups involved Qarabağ’s potential opponents, Ludogorets (Bulgaria) and Ferencváros (Hungary), who faced off in Razgrad. The match ended in a goalless draw (0:0), leaving the tie wide open ahead of the second leg.
Meanwhile, Turkish giants Fenerbahçe visited the Netherlands to take on Feyenoord in a high-profile clash. Despite a spirited effort, Fenerbahçe suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat, giving Feyenoord a slim edge heading into the second leg in Istanbul.
Here are the full results from the first-leg matches of the third qualifying round:
UEFA Champions League – Third Qualifying Round
First Leg Results:
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Kairat (Kazakhstan) 1–0 Slovan Bratislava (Slovakia)
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Red Bull Salzburg (Austria) 0–1 Club Brugge (Belgium)
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Ludogorets (Bulgaria) 0–0 Ferencváros (Hungary)
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Lech Poznań (Poland) 1–3 Crvena Zvezda (Serbia)
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Feyenoord (Netherlands) 2–1 Fenerbahçe (Turkey)
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OGC Nice (France) 0–2 Benfica (Portugal)
