
Gazeta Esportiva.com
·26 August 2025
Champions League play-offs today: times and where to watch

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·26 August 2025
Today marks the start of the return matches of the fourth and final knockout round qualifying for the main stage of the Champions League. Three matches will be held this Tuesday (26) and another four will be played on Wednesday.
At 13:45 (Brasília time), Celtic from Scotland, will travel to Kazakhstan to face Kairat. In the first leg, the teams drew 0-0. Therefore, whoever wins secures a place among the main teams in the Champions League.
Next, at 16:00, Pafos from Cyprus, hosts Red Star, at the Alphamega Stadium. The Cypriots won the first match 2-1, at the Serbians' home. At the same time, Bodø/Glimt from Norway arrives with the spot practically assured after thrashing Sturm Graz 5-0 in the first leg.
The decision for the Champions League in 2026 already has a place and date set. It will be at the Puskás Arena, on May 30, in Budapest, Hungary.
Despite having been relevant to football in the 50s and 60s, especially with the national team, Hungary has lost strength in the sports scene. This will be the first time that the Champions League final takes place in the country.
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